Happy he who learns to bear what he cannot change.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness comes from accepting what is beyond your control.
- In plain terms
- You are happy when you accept things you cannot change.
- What can you take from it?
- Acceptance of the unchangeable leads to peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you struggle to accept?
- How do you find peace?
Another view
Some circumstances require active change rather than acceptance.
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