Since trifles make the sum of human things, And half our misery from our foibles springs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trifles add up to life, and half our misery comes from our little faults.
- In plain terms
- Small things make up life and cause much of our misery.
- What can you take from it?
- Small habits and faults add up to big problems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small faults do you have?
- How do trifles add up?
Another view
Sometimes major events cause more misery than small faults.
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