Able Quote by Andre Gide
“I prefer granting with a good grace what I know I shan't be able to prevent.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Immoralist, 1902
The speaker acknowledges the limits of control, choosing to act with grace despite inevitable failures.
In simple terms: Accept limits, act gracefully.
Act with dignity even when outcomes are uncertain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- leadership challenges
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to intervene?
- How do you maintain grace under pressure?
Grace can be perceived as weakness.