O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried!
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRead
The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Accepting circumstances beyond our control can lead to peace of mind.
In this quote, Longfellow suggests that instead of resisting the inevitable, such as the rain, we should embrace it. By accepting situations that we cannot change, we can find a sense of serenity and allow the experience to unfold without unnecessary struggle.
Themes
AcceptancePeaceRainCircumstancesWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about resilience, you might say, 'Remember, the best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain.'
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