Belly Quote by John Heywood
“What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.”
About This Quote
Source Proverb: Traditional English proverb, 16th century
Enduring hardship often leads to a state of being humbled or subdued.
In simple terms: Hardship can make you feel defeated.
Key Takeaway
Accept that struggles may lower you.
Themes
hardship
humility
resilience
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- financial loss
- personal failure
- health crisis
- legal defeat
Key Concepts
proverb
life lesson
adversity
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you learn from being humbled?
- How do you recover after defeat?
A Different Perspective
May ignore the chance for growth after hardship.
