Bad time Quote by Mercedes Lackey
“We're none of us quite so sure of our place in the world that we can't be rocked off our feet by bad times. It's the getting back up again that counts. Not that you fall, but getting back up again counts for more in the long run.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Herald-Mage, 1990
Uncertainty about purpose makes us vulnerable, but resilience—rising after setbacks—matters more than the fall itself.
In simple terms: Resilience outweighs failure.
Key Takeaway
Keep getting up.
Themes
resilience
uncertainty
growth
Mood
hopeful
steady
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career setbacks
- personal crises
- mental health
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
Psychology
self‑help
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your perseverance?
- How do you measure progress after a fall?
A Different Perspective
Recovery can be slow and painful.
![“My dear friend, clear your mind of cant [excessive thought]. You may talk as other people do: you may say to a man, "Sir, I am your most humble servant." You are not his most humble servant. You may say, "These are bad times; it is a melancholy thing to be reserved to such times." You don't mind…” quote by Samuel Johnson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/590/samuel-johnson-50_appropriateness_my-dear-friend-clear-your-mind-of-cant-e_74600.jpg)