Do not measure your loss by itself; if you do, it will seem intolerable; but if you will take all human affairs into account you will find that some comfort is to be derived from them. -Saint Basil

 

Do not measure your loss by itself; if you do, it will seem intolerable; but if you will take all human affairs into account you will find that some comfort is to be derived from them.


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This quote is just one of 3 total Saint Basil quotes in our collection. Saint Basil is known for saying 'Do not measure your loss by itself; if you do, it will seem intolerable; but if you will take all human affairs into account you will find that some comfort is to be derived from them.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Troubles are usually brooms and shovels that smooth the road to the good man's fortune. . .

Saint Basil

Many a man curses the rain that falls upon his head, and knows not that it brings abundance to drive away the hunger.

Saint Basil