Woes cluster. Rare are solitary woes; They love a train, they tread each other's heel.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Misfortunes rarely happen alone; they tend to come in sequences.
- In plain terms
- Bad things usually happen together in a row.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare for compounded challenges when one arises.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do I prepare for multiple setbacks?
- What patterns do I see in my struggles?
Another view
Some tragedies do occur in isolation.
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