Double trouble Quote by Robert D Keppel
“Better never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you; for you only make your trouble double trouble when you do.”
About This Quote
Source Proverb: Traditional English proverb
Do not look for or worry about trouble before it actually arrives, because doing so only increases your distress.
In simple terms: Don't borrow trouble by worrying early.
Key Takeaway
Let problems arrive before you wrestle with them.
Themes
worry
caution
patience
peace of mind
acceptance
Mood
wry
wise
cautionary
Type
proverb
aphorism
traditional saying
When to use this quote
- managing workplace conflict
- avoiding unnecessary arguments
- reducing anxious rumination
Key Concepts
needless worry
proactive avoidance
secondary stress
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you worrying about problems that have not yet happened?
- What would change if you dealt with trouble only when it comes?
A Different Perspective
Proactive planning can avert real trouble, so total passivity is not always wise.
