Adversity Quotes
The willow which bends to the tempest, often escapes better than the oak which resists it; and so in great calamities, it sometimes happens that light and frivolous spirits recover their elasticity and presence of mind sooner than those of a loftier character.
"The willow which bends to the tempest, often escapes better than the oak which resists it; and so in great calamities, it sometimes happens that light and frivolous spirits recover their elasticity and presence of mind sooner than those of a loftier character."— Albert Schweitzer
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Meaning of this quote
Flexibility and a lighter temperament may sometimes aid recovery more than rigid pride.
Key takeaway:
Adapt to a setback without judging resilience by outward seriousness.
Origin of the quote
The Pirate (1822), Walter Scott
Who actually said this?
Exact passage located in Walter Scott’s novel The Pirate, in the narrative about Claud Halcro. It is not a Schweitzer quotation.
Source:
The Pirate (1822), Walter Scott
