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Times go by turns, and chances change by course, from foul…

“Times go by turns, and chances change by course, from foul to fair, from better hap to worse.” quote by Robert Southwell
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“Times go by turns, and chances change by course, from foul to fair, from better hap to worse.”

Robert Southwell

About This Quote

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

Life’s circumstances shift like tides; fortunes rise and fall, moving from hardship to ease and back.

In simple terms: Life changes constantly, from bad to good and vice‑versa.

Key Takeaway

Accept change as inevitable.

Themes

change fortune impermanence resilience

Mood

reflective hopeful philosophical

Type

quote literary wisdom

When to use this quote

  • career setbacks
  • relationship ups and downs
  • financial markets

Key Concepts

cyclical nature of fate stoic acceptance temporal perspective

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when luck shifts?
  • What can you learn from both good and bad times?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on the present can be hard when past hurts linger.

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