For God's love, take things patiently, have sense, Think!…
“For God's love, take things patiently, have sense, Think! We are prisoners and shall always be. Fortune has given us this adversity, Some wicked planetary dispensation, Some Saturn's trick or evil constellation Has given us this, and Heaven, though we had sworn The contrary, so stood when we were born. We must endure it, that's the long and short.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Canterbury Tales" (General Prologue), 14th century
Human suffering is inevitable; divine and cosmic forces shape our trials, yet endurance is required.
In simple terms: We must endure hardship.
Key Takeaway
Accept adversity as part of life’s journey.
Themes
suffering
divine will
endurance
Mood
somber
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief coping
- spiritual reflection
- mental resilience
Key Concepts
Theodicy
cosmic order
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we learn from suffering?
- How does belief influence endurance?
A Different Perspective
Patience alone may not change circumstances.