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Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course
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"Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course"

- William Shakespeare

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In this quote from "As You Like It," Shakespeare personifies misfortune and speaks directly to it, saying that he will "welcome" it. The word "sour" communicates a sense of bitterness or problem, suggesting that handling difficulty is hard. However, the smart guys mentioned in the quote think that embracing difficulty is the wisest course of action. This might indicate accepting tough scenarios stoically and discovering methods to discover and grow from them. It could also mean actively seeking out difficulties and pushing oneself out of one's comfort zone. Eventually, the quote suggests that misfortune can teach us important lessons that we wouldn't discover otherwise.

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William Shakespeare This quote is written / told by William Shakespeare between April 26, 1564 and April 23, 1616. He was a famous Dramatist from England. The author also have 172 other quotes.

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