Adversity Quote by Thucydides
“Mankind apparently find it easier to drive away adversity than to retain prosperity.”
About This Quote
Source History: History of the Peloponnesian War, 5th century BC
Humans more readily reject hardship than preserve wealth.
In simple terms: People avoid adversity but struggle to keep prosperity.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate stewardship.
Themes
politics
human nature
economics
Mood
analytical
cautionary
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- financial planning
- community building
- education programs
Key Concepts
philosophy
history
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect prosperity?
- What drives people to flee adversity?
A Different Perspective
Prosperity can breed complacency, leading to loss.
