Quote #156916
If the career you have chosen has some unexpected inconvenience, console yourself by reflecting that no career is without them.
Jane Fonda
About This Quote
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Interpretation
The remark offers pragmatic consolation: disappointment and hassle are not evidence that one chose wrongly, but a normal feature of any path. By reframing “unexpected inconvenience” as universal rather than personal, it reduces regret and encourages perseverance. The line also implies a mature view of vocation—careers are trade-offs, not perfect fits—and invites a comparative mindset: before abandoning a chosen course, remember that alternatives carry their own burdens. In that sense, the quote functions like a secular stoic maxim, emphasizing resilience, realistic expectations, and the acceptance of friction as part of meaningful work.



