A trifle consoles us because a trifle upsets us. (136)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A small problem irritates us because a small problem also upsets us.
- In plain terms
- Trifles bother us because they disturb us.
- What can you take from it?
- Don’t let minor issues dominate your emotions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do tiny setbacks feel big?
- How can you detach from trivial irritations?
Another view
It reduces complex emotional responses to a simplistic cause.
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