When the sky falleth we shall have larks.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even when things seem catastrophic, something amusing or unexpected may happen.
- In plain terms
- Bad times can lead to good surprises.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay optimistic during crises.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did a bad situation turn around?
- How do you stay hopeful in hard times?
Another view
Toxic positivity can ignore real pain.
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