Ill Quote by George Herbert
“Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past. [Say no ill of the year till it be past.]”
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.
Practice patience before judgment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- journaling
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you hold space for unfinished years?
- What benefits come from delayed judgment?
Past events may still impact the present.