Allowance Quote by Francis Quarles
“As there is no worldly gain without some loss, so there is no worldly loss without some gain; if thou hast lost thy wealth, thou hast lost some trouble with it; if thou art degraded from thy honor, thou art likewise freed from the stroke of envy; if sickness hath blurred thy beauty, it hath delivered thee from pride. Set the allowance against the loss, and thou shalt find no loss great; he loses little or nothing, that reserves himself.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Balance of Loss and Gain” (1625) – moral verse
Loss and gain are intertwined; each hardship brings a hidden benefit, reducing the sting of loss.
In simple terms: Loss and gain are linked; hardship can bring relief.
Key Takeaway
Seek the hidden benefit in every loss.
Themes
morality
resilience
balance
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
ethical
When to use this quote
- grieving a death
- financial setback
- health crisis
- career setback
Key Concepts
philosophy
spirituality
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize hidden gains?
- What losses have taught you valuable lessons?
A Different Perspective
Not all losses are fully compensated.
