How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
Thomas A KempisRead
If you cast away one cross, you will certainly find another, and perhaps a heavier.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Facing challenges is unavoidable; if you avoid one, another will come, often more difficult.
This quote by Thomas A Kempis highlights the inevitability of burdens and struggles in life. It suggests that avoidance of challenges does not eliminate them but rather leads to the likelihood of encountering even greater challenges later on, emphasizing the importance of facing one's difficulties head-on rather than trying to escape them.
Themes
ChallengesBurdensStrugglesWisdomLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be fitting in a motivational speech addressing overcoming adversity.
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