Ease Quote by Dylan Thomas
“Whatever talents I possess may suddenly diminish or suddenly increase. I can with ease become an ordinary fool. I may be one now. But it doesn't do to upset one's own vanity.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Force That Through the Green Fuse Drives the Flower", 1933
Talent is fickle; humility protects against ego.
In simple terms: Talent changes, stay humble.
Key Takeaway
Guard against vanity.
Themes
talent
humility
vanity
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- creative work
- personal growth
Key Concepts
impermanence
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay grounded when praised?
- What practices keep ego in check?
A Different Perspective
Talent can be unpredictable.
