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“Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past. [Say no ill of the year till it be past.]” quote by George Herbert
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“Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past. [Say no ill of the year till it be past.]”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Year’s End”, 1629

Avoid speaking ill of the past year until it is truly over, encouraging patience.

In simple terms: Don’t judge the year too early.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience before judgment.

Themes

patience reflection temporal perspective

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • journaling
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

historical humility mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you hold space for unfinished years?
  • What benefits come from delayed judgment?
A Different Perspective

Past events may still impact the present.

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