Forsake Quote by Thomas More
“Every tribulation which ever comes our way either is sent to be medicinal, if we will take it as such, or may become medicinal, if we will make it such, or is better than medicinal, unless we forsake it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Utopia by Thomas More, 1516
Adversities can be healing if we perceive them as lessons, or they can be harmful if we reject them, otherwise they are better than nothing unless we abandon them.
In simple terms: Hardship can heal if we accept it, otherwise it’s still better than giving up.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges as learning opportunities.
Themes
resilience
perspective
growth
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- health setbacks
- career obstacles
- relationship conflicts
Key Concepts
Stoicism
cognitive reframing
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you learn from your current difficulty?
- How might changing your view alter its impact?
A Different Perspective
If we ignore the lesson, pain may persist without benefit.
