"Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them"
- Washington Irving
About this Quote
This quote by Washington Irving speaks to the power of durability and the self-control. It suggests that those with little minds are easily overwhelmed and defeated by bad luck, while those with fantastic minds have the ability to rise above it. This indicates that those with excellent minds have the capacity to remain strong and favorable in the face of adversity, while those with little minds are most likely to be dissuaded and quit. This quote encourages us to strive for achievement and to develop the strength of character to overcome any challenges that might come our way. It is a reminder that we must never quit, no matter how challenging the circumstance may be, and that we need to always make every effort to be the best variation of ourselves.
This quote is written / told by Washington Irving between April 3, 1783 and November 28, 1859. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
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"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"