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Do not yield to misfortunes, but advance more boldly to meet them, as your fortune permits you.
Virgil
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Face challenges boldly instead of succumbing to them.

This quote by Virgil encourages individuals to confront their difficulties with courage and determination rather than yielding to despair. It suggests that by boldly approaching misfortunes, one can navigate through them and ultimately find success or fortune on the other side.

Themes

CourageFortuneMisfortunesAdvancementBoldness

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech addressing students about facing life's challenges.

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