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“Every ill man hath his ill day.” quote by George Herbert
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“Every ill man hath his ill day.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Temple, 1633

It reflects that everyone, even the healthy, experiences misfortune, reminding us of life's inevitable hardships.

In simple terms: Everyone faces bad days.

Key Takeaway

Accept life's ups and downs.

Themes

misfortune human condition inevitability

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

poetic wisdom

When to use this quote

  • personal setbacks
  • health crises
  • career failures

Key Concepts

mortality resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cope with inevitable setbacks?
  • What can misfortune teach us about gratitude?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on misfortune can lead to pessimism.

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