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“He that has a little tiny wit, With hey, ho, the wind and the rain, Must make content with his fortunes fit, Though the rain it raineth every day.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““He that has a little tiny wit, With hey, ho, the wind and the rain, Must make content with his fortunes fit, Though the rain it raineth every day.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2 (c. 1611)

A modest mind must accept whatever fate brings, even when hardships are constant.

In simple terms: Accept your lot despite daily hardships.

Key Takeaway

Find peace with what you cannot change.

Themes

acceptance fortune resilience

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • daily setbacks
  • financial loss
  • relationship challenges
  • health issues

Key Concepts

Stoicism fate contentment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance acceptance with striving for better?
  • When is it wise to resist fate?
A Different Perspective

It may ignore the possibility of improving one's situation.

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