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Much that we call evil is really good in disguises and we should not quarrel rashly with adversities not yet understood,
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"Much that we call evil is really good in disguises; and we should not quarrel rashly with adversities not yet understood, nor overlook the mercies often bound up in them"

- Horace Mann

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This quote by Horace Mann is a reminder to us that we need to not be too quick to judge what we view as evil. We need to take an action back and consider that what we may consider evil may actually be great in camouflage. We must not be too quick to quarrel with hardships that we do not yet understand, as we may not know the covert graces that might be bound up in them.

This quote motivates us to take a more open-minded technique to life and to be more accepting of the adversities that come our way. It reminds us that we ought to not be too quick to judge, as we may not understand the hidden benefits that may come from the situation. We must take the time to comprehend the circumstance before we make any rash choices.

This quote is a pointer to us to be more patient and understanding in our method to life. We need to not be too quick to evaluate what we view as evil, as it may in fact be great in camouflage. We need to take the time to understand the scenario before we make any rash choices, and to be familiar with the covert graces that may be bound up in our hardships.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Horace Mann between May 4, 1796 and August 2, 1859. He/she was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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