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Be patient Quote by Anonymous

“It's up to brave hearts, sir, to be patient when things are going badly, as well as being happy when they're going well ... For I've heard that what they call fortune is a flighty woman who drinks too much, and, what's more, she's blind, so she can't see what she's doing, and she doesn't know who…” quote by Anonymous
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“It's up to brave hearts, sir, to be patient when things are going badly, as well as being happy when they're going well ... For I've heard that what they call fortune is a flighty woman who drinks too much, and, what's more, she's blind, so she can't see what she's doing, and she doesn't know who she's knocking over or who she's raising up.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Literature: Unknown source, possibly modern prose

Patience and joy must be balanced in both good and bad times, recognizing fortune as fickle and blind.

In simple terms: Stay patient and happy regardless of circumstances.

Key Takeaway

Balance patience with joy.

Themes

patience fortune balance

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • celebrations
  • decision making
  • leadership

Key Concepts

fickleness blindness human condition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain joy in hardship?
  • How do you recognize blind spots?
A Different Perspective

Fortune’s unpredictability can undermine plans.

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