Absent Quote by Pat Tillman
“So use all that is called fortune. Most men gamble with her, and gain all and lose all, as her wheel rolls... A political victory, a rise of rents, the recovery of your sick or the return of your absent friend, or some other favorable event raises your spirits, and you think good days are preparing for you. Do not believe it. Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Posthumous reflection, 2005, media interview
External fortunes are fleeting; lasting peace comes from personal principles, not luck.
In simple terms: Peace comes from inner principles, not luck.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner principles for lasting peace.
Themes
principles
inner peace
fortune
self-reliance
Mood
thoughtful
resolute
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- financial risk
- personal setbacks
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What principles guide your peace?
- How do you handle unexpected setbacks?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate external factors affecting well‑being.
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