Go forward with joyful confidence.
George EliotRead
Whether happiness may come or not, one should try and prepare one's self to do without it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
One should be ready to cope with life even in the absence of happiness.
This quote by George Eliot suggests that while happiness is a desirable state, it should not be the only focus in life. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of resilience and the ability to endure challenging times, encouraging individuals to prepare themselves for life's inevitable ups and downs.
Themes
HappinessResiliencePreparationEnduranceLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a motivational speech about coping with life's challenges.
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