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Arab Proverb, h/t a paraphrase by @larazankoul. It seems the more common version of this is the Quranic: عسى ان تكرهوا شيئا وهو خيرٌ لكم

Translated liberally, it means “avoid hating [i.e. complaining about] things [usually means bad turn of events], as they may be good for you.” There’s certainly a fatalistic/teleological and even quietist side to this statement, but I always found it also carries within it a good antidote (or anti-venom) against pessimism in the face of adversity. Often, to think this is to prompt yourself to make a good thing come through, to outmaneuver your obstacles, and to fulfill your own prophesy.

For the win.