Asks Quote by Menander
“Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Wasps by Menander, 3rd century BC
Accepting life's hardships builds resilience; pray for strength, not a trouble‑free existence.
In simple terms: Ask for endurance, not a life without problems.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner strength.
Themes
resilience
faith
acceptance
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- health crises
- relationship challenges
Key Concepts
Stoicism
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate endurance in daily life?
- What does an “enduring heart” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Strength alone cannot remove all suffering.
![“The mortal race is far too weak not to grow dizzy on unwonted brights. [Ger., Das sterbliche Geschlecht ist viel zu schwach In ungewohnter Hohe nicht zu schwindeln.]” quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/156/johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-36_death_the-mortal-race-is-far-too-weak-not-to-g_135146.jpg)
