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Come, my friend, forget your foes, and leave your fears…

“Come, my friend, forget your foes, and leave your fears behind, And wander forth to try your luck, with cheerful, quiet mind; For be your fortune great or small, you take what God will give, And all the day your heart will say, "'Tis luck enough to live.” quote by Henry Van Dyke
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“Come, my friend, forget your foes, and leave your fears behind, And wander forth to try your luck, with cheerful, quiet mind; For be your fortune great or small, you take what God will give, And all the day your heart will say, "'Tis luck enough to live.”

Henry Van Dyke

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He encourages letting go of enemies and fears, trusting fate with a calm heart.

In simple terms: Forget foes, release fear, trust what comes.

Key Takeaway

Release fear and trust destiny.

Themes

faith courage acceptance detachment

Mood

reflective peaceful

Type

poetic motivational

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • adversity coping
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

serenity trust inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can one balance acceptance with proactive effort?
  • What practices help maintain a calm mind?
A Different Perspective

May lead to passivity.

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