When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou have passed through. Forbearance is the root of all quietness and assurance forever.
Ieyasu TokugawaRead
Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience are the natural lot of mortals, and there will be no room for discontent, neither for despair.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Accepting imperfection helps alleviate dissatisfaction and despair.
This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing that flaws and difficulties are inherent parts of the human experience. By persuading oneself to accept these realities, one can cultivate a sense of peace and reduce feelings of discontent and hopelessness in life.
Themes
ImperfectionAcceptanceDiscontentDespairHuman Experience
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about resilience, one could quote this to emphasize the importance of accepting life's difficulties.
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