With man, most of his misfortunes are occasioned by man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Most human suffering stems from the actions or failures of other people rather than external forces.
- In plain terms
- People cause most of the problems and bad things that happen to us.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware that others often create our biggest challenges.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who caused your last major problem?
- How do you handle human errors?
Another view
Natural disasters and illness also cause significant misfortune.
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