Blessed be his name, who hath appointed the quiet night to follow the busy day, and the calm sleep to refresh the wearied limbs and to compose the troubled spirit.
Walter ScottRead
The willow which bends to the tempest often escapes better than the oak which resists it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Flexibility and adaptability can lead to survival in difficult times.
This quote by Walter Scott emphasizes the importance of being adaptable and flexible in the face of adversity. It suggests that those who can bend and adjust to challenges, like the willow tree in a storm, may survive better than those who stubbornly resist change or struggle against the difficulties, such as the oak tree that stands strong but may be uprooted by a tempest.
Themes
FlexibilityAdaptabilityResilienceSurvivalChange
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared in a motivational speech about overcoming obstacles.
More from Walter Scott
All quotes βIs death the last sleep? No, it is the last and final awakening.
Walter ScottRead
O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!
Walter ScottRead
There is a vulgar incredulity, which in historical matters, as well as in those of religion, finds it easier to doubt than to examine.
Walter ScottRead
Love rules the court, the camp, the grove, And men below, and saints above: For love is heaven, and heaven is love.
Walter ScottRead
Where shall the lover rest,_x000D_ _x000D_ Whom the fates sever_x000D_ _x000D_ From his true maiden's breast,_x000D_ _x000D_ Parted for ever?_x000D_ _x000D_ Where, through groves deep and high,_x000D_ _x000D_ Sounds the far billow,_x000D_ _x000D_ Where early violets die,_x000D_ _x000D_ Under the willow.
Walter ScottRead
Similar quotes
We've been blessed with the opportunity to stand for something - for liberty and freedom and fairness. And these are things worth fighting for, worth devoting our lives to.
Ronald ReaganRead
I've always had this image of this strong, sprightly person who is undaunted by anything; on the contrary, I was one of the shyest, most unsure people you ever met in your life. But I have one very specific quality: I'm plucky. I really am. I would say that's a perfect description of my personality.
Rita MorenoRead
I thought you were supposed to be the champion of your people,' I said. I live because I need to do that. For anyone who is left.' Don't you see? No one will be left. Protect them now or there will be no one to protect!' This is a battle that goes on and on. It never ends. You're too young to understand. No! You're too much of a coward to fight.' I was sick of lies and secrets and of battles so old we had to erase who we were to fight back. And still we lost. Still we were tied to posts.
Alice HoffmanRead
I ran for the presidency, despite hopeless odds, to demonstrate the sheer will and refusal to accept the status quo.
Shirley ChisholmRead
I believe that there will be ultimately be a clash between the oppressed and those who do the oppressing. I believe that there will be a clash between those who want freedom, justice and equality for everyone and those who want to continue the system of exploitation. I believe that there will be that kind of clash, but I don't think it will be based on the color of the skin.
Malcolm XRead
I will not deny but that the best apology against false accusers is silence and sufferance, and honest deeds set against dishonest words.
John MiltonRead