"who is the wisest man?he who neither knows nor wishes for anything else than what happened"
2007-06-04 02:56:08 · 5 answers · asked by truth set free 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
This statement echoes the sentiments expressed in an old adage: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
2007-06-04 04:28:47 · answer #1 · answered by SCOTT M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that unrealistic expectations are often the cause of unhappiness. This concept is expressed in the Lord's Prayer when we ask to be able to accept whatever happens: "Thy will be done."
2007-06-04 11:07:10 · answer #2 · answered by RE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means that a wise man is glad that what happened happened because it made him stronger and smarter than anything else could've.
2007-06-04 12:06:35 · answer #3 · answered by rmsgurl111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acceptance of life on life's terms.
2007-06-04 13:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by Michael N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone who is comfortable and content with their life and does not want to change anything about it.
2007-06-04 10:01:28 · answer #5 · answered by meeee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋