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“Let not one look of Fortune cast you down; she were not Fortune if she did not frown.” quote by Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery
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“Let not one look of Fortune cast you down; she were not Fortune if she did not frown.”

Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Fortune’s Whim”, 1665

Suggests that misfortune is part of Fortune’s nature; it is not constant.

In simple terms: Fortune can change; don’t despair.

Key Takeaway

Accept change as natural.

Themes

philosophy resilience fortune

Mood

thoughtful steady

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal setback
  • business loss
  • health crisis
  • career change

Key Concepts

stoicism fate

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond to unexpected setbacks?
  • What can you control in changing fortunes?
A Different Perspective

May imply fatalism over personal agency.

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