Adversity Quote by Euripides
“Disaster appears, to crush one man now, but afterward another.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Bacchae, 5th century BCE
Disasters seem to target one person, yet another follows, implying continual hardship.
In simple terms: Hardships come in succession.
Prepare for ongoing challenges.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- economic downturns
- health crises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we respond to successive crises?
- Can we find meaning in repeated suffering?
Not all misfortunes are random.