Lower class Quote by Kaiten Nukariya
““The newly-born baby sucks, sleeps, and cries. It can do no more nor less. Is it not best for it to do so? When it attained to its boyhood, he goes to school and is admitted to the first-year class. He cannot be put in a higher nor lower class. It is best for him to be the first-year class student. When his school education is over, he may get a position in society according to his abilities, or may lead a miserable life owing to his failure of some sort or other. In any case he is in a position best for his special mission ordained by Providence or the Hum-total of the fruits of his actions and reactions since all eternity. He should be contented and happy, and do what is right with might and main. Discontent and vexation only make him more worthy of his ruin Therefore our positions, no matter, how high or low, no matter how favourable or unfavourable our environment, we are to be cheerful. "Do thy best and leave the rest to Providence," says a Chinese adage. Longfellow also says: "Do thy best; that is best. Leave unto thy Lord the rest.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown Chinese philosophical text, possibly a collection of proverbs
The passage urges acceptance of one's life stage and duties, trusting that each role fits a divine plan, and to focus on doing one's best while leaving outcomes to higher forces.
In simple terms: Accept your role, do your best, trust fate.
Do your best, stay cheerful.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career choices
- personal setbacks
- social expectations
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance effort with acceptance?
- What does “cheerful” mean in adversity?
Overemphasis on fate may discourage proactive change.