As there is no worldly gain without some loss so there is no worldly loss without some gain

As there is no worldly gain without some loss so there is no worldly loss without some gain

Francis Quarles was a 17th-century English poet and author known for his religious and moralistic works. His writings often explored themes of loss and gain, reflecting on the complexities of life and the human experience. The quote, "As there is no worldly gain without some loss so there is no worldly loss without some gain," encapsulates Quarles' understanding of the interconnectedness of success and failure, joy and sorrow.