Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Alexander PopeRead
Find, if you can, in what you cannot change. Manners with fortunes, humours turn with climes, Tenets with books, and principles with times.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace what you cannot change and adapt to the shifting circumstances of life.
This quote by Alexander Pope emphasizes the importance of recognizing and accepting the elements of life that are beyond our control, such as fortune and societal norms. It suggests that as conditions change, so too should our understanding and approaches to lifeβs principles and manners, advocating for flexibility and adaptability in the face of change.
Themes
ChangeAdaptabilityAcceptancePhilosophyCircumstances
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about facing challenges.
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