Fortune Quote by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
““Good sir, it is as much the part of great spirits to have patience when the world frowns upon them, as to be joyful when all goes well. Indeed I have heard say that this same she-thing they call Fortune is a whimsical freakish drunken queen, and blind into the bargain; so that she neither sees what she does, nor knows whom she raises, nor whom she casts down.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, 1605
Great spirits must balance patience in adversity with joy in success, recognizing that Fortune is capricious and blind to its own actions.
In simple terms: Balance patience and joy, knowing fate is unpredictable.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty, stay humble, and keep perspective.
Themes
patience
joy
humility
fate
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
advice
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- career triumphs
- financial windfalls
- relationship highs andlows
Key Concepts
Stoicism
randomness
humility
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay grounded when success comes easily?
- What practices help you remain patient during hardship?
A Different Perspective
Fortune’s randomness can lead to complacency if not checked.
