The greatest works of admiration, And all the fair examples of renown. Out of distress and misery are grown.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Great achievements often arise from difficult and suffering circumstances.
- In plain terms
- The best things in life come from hard times.
- What can you take from it?
- Hardship often precedes great achievements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does pain make you stronger?
- Where do great things come from?
Another view
Not all suffering leads to great works.
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