Affliction Quote by Joseph Addison
“Some virtues are only seen in affliction and others only in prosperity.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Spectator, 1711
Virtues reveal themselves differently depending on hardship or comfort; character is tested by circumstance.
In simple terms: Virtues show in hardship or wealth.
Key Takeaway
Observe how character changes with circumstance.
Themes
character
virtue
adversity
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- leadership
- parenting
- personal growth
Key Concepts
ethics
human nature
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you notice your virtues shift?
- How can you cultivate virtues consistently?
A Different Perspective
May generalize without considering individual differences.
![“May I strike my heart's keys clearly, and may none fail because of slack, uncertain, or fraying strings. May the tears that stream down my face make me more radiant: may my hidden weeping bloom… How we waste our afflictions!... [T]hey're really our wintering foliage, our dark greens of meaning…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/rainer-maria-rilke-193_abode_may-i-strike-my-heart-s-keys-clearly-and_52479.jpg)
