Chance Quote by Richard Ford
“What I know is, you have chance in life--of surviving it--if you tolerate loss well; manage not to be a cynic through it all; to subordinate, as Ruskin implied, to keep proportion, to connect the unequal things into a whole that preserves the good, even if admittedly good is often not simple to find.”
About This Quote
Suggests tolerating loss, avoiding cynicism, and integrating disparate parts into a cohesive whole preserves the good, though it’s complex.
In simple terms: Accept loss, avoid cynicism, seek unity.
Key Takeaway
Balance loss and optimism to preserve good.
Themes
resilience
philosophy
integration
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain optimism after loss?
- What methods help integrate conflicting aspects?
A Different Perspective
Finding proportion can be intellectually demanding.
