I had much rather be adorned by beauty of character than by jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, character comes from within.
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Things we do not expect, happen more frequently than we wish.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Unexpected events happen more often than we'd like to admit.
This quote by Plautus reflects on the unpredictable nature of life, suggesting that the unforeseen occurrences can be both surprising and troublesome. It highlights the reality that despite our best efforts to plan and control our circumstances, unexpected events are a common part of the human experience, often leading to challenges we may have wished to avoid.
Themes
UnexpectedLifeUnpredictabilityChallengesAcceptance
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about resilience, one might refer to this quote to illustrate the importance of adapting to unexpected challenges.
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