Quotes
Quotes about Misfortune
One writ with me in sour misfortune's book.
As if Misfortune made the throne her seat,
And none could be unhappy but the great.
I never knew any man in my life who could not bear another's misfortunes perfectly like a Christian.
I am convinced that we have a degree of delight, and that no small one, in the real misfortunes and pains of others.
The reign of Antoninus is marked by the rare advantage of furnishing very few materials for history, which is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind.
Let us be of good cheer, however, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never come.
A bad neighbour is as great a misfortune as a good one is a great blessing.
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
Never find your delight in another's misfortune.
With man, most of his misfortunes are occasioned by man.
Socrates thought that if all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence every one must take an equal portion, most persons would be contented to take their own and depart.
We have all sufficient strength to endure the misfortunes of others.
History is little else than a picture of human crimes and misfortunes.
Kings have long arms, but misfortune longer; let none think themselves out of reach.
The worst misfortune that can happen to an ordinary man is to have an extraordinary father.
Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never happen.
If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart.
Calamity, n. A more than commonly plain and unmistakable reminder that the affairs of this life are not of our own ordering. Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves, and good fortune to others.
If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own.
Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
I am responsible. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my attitude toward the inevitable misfortunes that darken life. Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have â life itself.
The Ass and the Frogs AN ASS, carrying a load of wood, passed through a pond. As he was crossing through the water he lost his footing, stumbled and fell, and not being able to rise on account of his load, groaned heavily. Some Frogs frequenting the pool heard his lamentation, and said, What would you do if you had to live here always as we do, when you make such a fuss about a mere fall into the water? Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.
The Bear and the Two Travelers Two men were traveling together, when a Bear suddenly met them on their path. One of them climbed up quickly into a tree and concealed himself in the branches. The other, seeing that he must be attacked, fell flat on the ground, and when the Bear came up and felt him with his snout, and smelt him all over, he held his breath, and feigned the appearance of death as much as he could. The Bear soon left him, for it is said he will not touch a dead body. When he was quite gone, the other Traveler descended from the tree, and jocularly inquired of his friend what it was the Bear had whispered in his ear. He gave me this advice, his companion replied. Never travel with a friend who deserts you at the approach of danger. Misfortune tests the sincerity of friends.
The Sick Lion A lion, unable from old age and infirmities to provide himself with food by force, resolved to do so by artifice. He returned to his den, and lying down there, pretended to be sick, taking care that his sickness should be publicly known. The beasts expressed their sorrow, and came one by one to his den, where the Lion devoured them. After many of the beasts had thus disappeared, the Fox discovered the trick and presenting himself to the Lion, stood on the outside of the cave, at a respectful distance, and asked him how he was. I am very middling, replied the Lion, but why do you stand without? Pray enter within to talk with me. No, thank you, said the Fox. I notice that there are many prints of feet entering your cave, but I see no trace of any returning. He is wise who is warned by the misfortunes of others.
