Cadence Quote by John Dryden
“Wit will shine Through the harsh cadence of a rugged line.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Conquest of Granada", 1670
Wit can emerge even in harsh, rugged circumstances.
In simple terms: Cleverness shines in tough times.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate wit despite adversity.
Themes
resilience
wit
adversity
Mood
thoughtful
inspiring
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- conflict resolution
- creative writing
Key Concepts
literature
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humor help in difficult situations?
- When does wit become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
Wit may be misunderstood under pressure.
![“Often they [writers on the study of management] have a point of view based upon intuition and experience. They then offer a cadence of two-paragraph examples carefully selected to "prove" their theory, and then they write "one size fits all" books. The message is, "If you'd do what these companies…” quote by Clayton Christensen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d0e/clayton-christensen-2433_being-successful_often-they-writers-on-the-study-of-manag_510306.jpg)
![“I come from the belief that all good films find their time whether it's on opening week or sometime later. That's certainly true with some of my favourite films that might relate to this [The Assassination of Jesse James] film in terms of cadence like Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, or McCabe & Mrs…” quote by Brad Pitt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0ff/brad-pitt-1608_assassination_i-come-from-the-belief-that-all-good-fil_482847.jpg)
