Fortune Quote by George Eliot
““When events turn out so much better for a man than he has had reason to dread, is it not a proof that his conduct has been less foolish and blameworthy than it might otherwise have appeared? When we are treated well, we naturally begin to think that we are not altogether unmeritorious, and that it is only just we should treat ourselves well, and not mar our own good fortune .””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "Middlemarch", 1871
Unexpected good fortune suggests our actions were wiser than feared; treat success with humility and self‑respect.
In simple terms: Success may reflect good choices; stay humble.
Key Takeaway
Recognize merit in favorable outcomes.
Themes
humility
self‑esteem
fortune
Mood
reflective
balanced
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- personal achievements
- financial gain
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay grounded after success?
- What actions contributed to this good fortune?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can follow success.
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![“[W]e must learn to accommodate ourselves to the discovery that some of those cunningly-fashioned instruments called human souls have only a very limited range of music, and will not vibrate in the least under a touch that fills others with tremulous rapture or quivering agony.” quote by George Eliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/george-eliot-84_agony_w-e-must-learn-to-accommodate-ourselves_12409.jpg)
