Constancy Quote by John Buchan
“He who would valiant be against all disaster; let him in constancy follow the Master. There's no discouragement shall make him once relent; his first avowed intent to be a pilgrim.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Thirty‑Nine Steps, 1915
Encourages steadfastness and perseverance despite disaster, urging followers to stay constant and undiscouraged.
In simple terms: Stay constant despite disaster.
Maintain perseverance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal crises
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What keeps you steady in crisis?
- When should you change course?
Blind perseverance can ignore needed adaptation.