Abuse Quote by Francis Quarles
“So use prosperity, that adversity may not abuse thee: if in the one, security admits no fears, in the other, despair will afford no hopes; he that in prosperity can foretell a danger can in adversity foresee deliverance.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Moralities, 1646
Prosperity and adversity both reveal truths; foresight in good times predicts rescue in bad.
In simple terms: Both wealth and hardship teach us to anticipate future.
Key Takeaway
Be vigilant in good times to prepare for hard times.
Themes
wisdom
foresight
balance
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- personal resilience
- career strategy
- health monitoring
Key Concepts
philosophy
anticipation
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for unseen risks?
- What signs do you look for in stable periods?
A Different Perspective
Assumes one can accurately predict future dangers; often unpredictable.
