Thus woe succeeds a woe, as wave a wave.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trouble often comes in a continuous stream like waves in the ocean.
- In plain terms
- One bad thing often leads to another bad thing continuously.
- What can you take from it?
- Problems tend to pile up in sequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do troubles always cluster?
- How do you handle chains of bad luck?
Another view
It is a generalization that does not apply to every situation.
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