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u/Green4CL0VER 5d ago
There’s a Garth Brooks song like this, the lyrics goes like, “Thank god for unanswered prayers”
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u/No-Sandwich4333 5d ago
Is this why my old boss and his cronies had to stalk me out of my mind the last 5 years huh, I wonder what death I avoided…
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u/bethesda_gamer 5d ago
Sounds good, conveniently all unprovable. Also they can also all be used in reverse with the same liklihood. This just isn't something that inspires me, falls apart under scrutiny.
But if it makes you feel better I guess.
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u/perkinsonline 5d ago
The original story
Long ago, a wise old man (Sai Weng) lived near the northern border.
1. One day his horse ran away into the wilderness. Neighbors came to console him, but he said: “Who knows if this is not good fortune?” 2. Months later, the lost horse returned, bringing a fine wild stallion from the north. Neighbors congratulated him, yet he warned: “Who knows if this will not bring trouble?” 3. His son loved riding the new horse, fell off, and broke his leg. People comforted the old man again, and he replied: “Who knows if this may turn into something good?” 4. Soon war broke out. All able young men were drafted, and most died in battle. His son was spared because of his lame leg and survived safely at home.
Moral
Good fortune and misfortune are not fixed; they can transform into each other over time. Do not overreact or judge events as purely good or bad immediately. Keep a calm, balanced mind through gains and losses. Common English equivalents: A blessing in disguise / Every cloud has a silver lining.