Unless a variety of opinions are laid before us, we have no opportunity of selection, but are bound of necessity to adopt the particular view which may have been brought forward.
HerodotusRead
Another train will come. Why rush? Why worry? Why go crazy? Another train will come. And sure enough, another train going my way was pulling into the station. My bad mood evaporated. I entered the car smiling, certain that there would be more missed trains in my life, more closed doors in my face, but there would always be another train rumbling down the tracks in my direction.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Patience and optimism can alleviate stress and negativity during difficult times.
This quote emphasizes the importance of patience and the understanding that life is filled with ups and downs, much like waiting for a train. It conveys the message that even when we face setbacks or disappointments, there will always be new opportunities and paths that come our way, encouraging us to maintain a positive outlook.
Themes
PatienceOpportunityOptimismLifeTrains
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about facing life's challenges.
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