Quote by William Shakespeare

When we our betters see bearing our woes,We scarcely think our miseries our foes.

When we our betters see bearing our woes,We scarcely think o

Summary

This quote suggests that when we observe people who are in a higher position or have better circumstances than us, dealing with their own problems, we tend to forget that our own sufferings are adversities that we should overcome. Instead, we may feel inclined to excuse or minimize our own misfortunes. Essentially, it highlights our tendency to compare our struggles with those who seemingly have it easier, leading to a diminished recognition of our own challenges and a potential acceptance of them as normal or less significant.

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