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Adversity Quote by Francis Quarles

“As there is no worldly gain without some loss, so there is no worldly loss without some gain… Set the allowance against the loss, and thou shalt find no loss great.” quote by Francis Quarles
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“As there is no worldly gain without some loss, so there is no worldly loss without some gain… Set the allowance against the loss, and thou shalt find no loss great.”

Francis Quarles

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Balance of Loss and Gain”, 1625

Every loss is offset by a gain; evaluating both reveals no great loss.

In simple terms: Loss and gain balance each other.

Key Takeaway

Assess both sides of outcomes.

Themes

philosophy economics perspective

Mood

contemplative balanced

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • financial decisions
  • personal setbacks
  • career moves

Key Concepts

trade‑offs risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you measure true loss?
  • When is gain insufficient?
A Different Perspective

May minimize real pain.

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