Best effort Quote by Simon Blackburn
“If our best efforts come to nothing often enough, we need consolation, and thoughts of unfolding, infinite destiny, or karma , are sometimes consoling.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Oxford Handbook of Ethics, 2015
When efforts fail repeatedly, we seek comfort in ideas of destiny or karma, which can be soothing.
In simple terms: Failed efforts lead us to seek solace in fate or karma.
Key Takeaway
Find resilience beyond fatalistic comfort.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- career failures
- relationship issues
Key Concepts
karma
destiny
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance acceptance and action?
- What practices build inner resilience?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on fate may hinder proactive change.
