Quote by Menander

Fortune is no real thing.But men who cannot bear what comes to themIn Nature's way, give their own charactersThe name of Fortune.

Fortune is no real thing.But men who cannot bear what comes

Summary

This quote suggests that fortune itself is not a tangible entity, but rather a concept created by individuals who are incapable of accepting the consequences of their actions or the natural flow of events. It implies that people often blame their misfortunes on external forces, such as luck or fate, instead of taking responsibility for their own choices and behaviors. It highlights the tendency of individuals to attribute their own character flaws to external factors, using the notion of fortune as an excuse for their own shortcomings.

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