My hard fortunes Deserve not scorn; for I was never proud…
““My hard fortunes Deserve not scorn; for I was never proud When they were good.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker acknowledges that misfortune should not be judged harshly because they were never arrogant during good times.
In simple terms: Bad luck isn’t blameworthy when you stay humble in success.
Treat misfortune with compassion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- financial loss
- relationship troubles
- health crises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you judge others’ hardships harshly?
- How can humility guide your response to success?
Compassion may enable complacency if not balanced with self‑improvement.