Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

If I had a formula for bypassing trouble, I would not pass it around. Trouble creates a capacity to handle it. I don't embrace trouble; that's as bad as treating it as an enemy. But I do say: meet it as a friend, for you'll see a lot of it, and had better be on speaking terms with it.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that experiencing trouble and difficulties in life is inevitable. Rather than avoiding or fearing trouble, the speaker suggests that we should approach it with a positive mindset, seeing it as an opportunity for growth and strengthening our ability to overcome challenges. The quote also implies that encountering trouble helps develop the necessary skills and resilience to handle difficult situations in the future, emphasizing the importance of not shying away from adversity, but rather building a relationship with it to navigate through life effectively.

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Trouble Troubles

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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