Calm Quote by William Cornelius Van Horne
“Prosperity too often has the same effect on a Christian that a calm at sea has on a Dutch mariner; who frequently, it is said, in those circumstances, ties up the rudder, gets drunk, and goes to sleep.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Prosperity, 1902
Abundance can lead to complacency and loss of purpose, like a sailor drifting.
In simple terms: Wealth may cause laziness.
Key Takeaway
Stay purposeful despite comfort.
Themes
prosperity
complacency
purpose
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
advisory
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- career development
- personal discipline
Key Concepts
psychology of wealth
risk of idleness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you guard against complacency?
- What practices keep you purposeful?
A Different Perspective
Comfort can also enable generosity.
