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.”
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.
Assess both sides of outcomes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- financial decisions
- personal setbacks
- career moves
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure true loss?
- When is gain insufficient?
May minimize real pain.