Salomon saith, There is no new thing upon the earth. So that as Plato had an imagination, that all knowledge was but remembrance; so Salomon giveth his sentence, that all novelty is but oblivion.
Francis BaconRead
Fortune is like the market, where, many times, if you can stay a little, the price will fall.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Patience can lead to better opportunities, as circumstances may improve over time.
This quote by Francis Bacon suggests that fortune and opportunities often fluctuate, much like market prices. By exercising patience and waiting for the right moment, one may find that unfavorable conditions can improve, leading to a more favorable situation in the long run.
Themes
FortunePatienceOpportunityMarketSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
A mentor shares this quote during a seminar on investing, emphasizing the need for patience in the stock market.
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