How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
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If you carry your cross joyfully, it will carry you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Carrying your burdens with a positive attitude can lead to them becoming more manageable.
This quote by Thomas A Kempis suggests that when you face difficult situations or challenges in life with joy and acceptance, those burdens can become lighter and easier to bear. It emphasizes the transformative power of a positive mindset, where embracing oneβs struggles leads to personal growth and a sense of purpose.
Themes
BurdenJoyPositivityStruggleOvercoming
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about resilience during tough times.
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Jesus has many who love the kingdom of God, but few who bear a cross. He has many who desire His comfort, but few who desire His suffering. All want to rejoice with him, but few are willing to suffer for Him. He writes; there are many who admire his miracles, but there are few who follow in the humiliation of the cross.
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Anyone who thinks hard work will never hurt you has never had to pay to have it done. Jesus now has many lovers of his Heavenly Kingdom, but few bearers of his cross.
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He has great tranquillity of heart who cares neither for the praises nor the fault-finding of men. He will easily be content and pacified, whose conscience is pure. You are not holier if you are praised, nor the more worthless if you are found fault with. What you are, that you are; neither by word can you be made greater than what you are in the sight of God.
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