Much that we call evil is really good in disguises; and we should not quarrel rashly with adversities not yet understood, nor overlook the mercies often bound up in them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Evil often disguises itself as good; we should not rush to judge unknown hardships, as they may contain hidden mercies.
- In plain terms
- Bad things can look good; don’t jump to conclusions about hardships.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek deeper understanding before judging.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we discern hidden mercies?
- When is caution counterproductive?
Another view
Not all hardships contain hidden good.
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