When you restore democracy, you cannot say that only those who worked for the restoration of democracy will be allowed to use the privileges of a democracy.
Corazon AquinoRead
Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith involves actively enduring challenges with hope, rather than just waiting for them to pass.
This quote by Corazon Aquino emphasizes that true faith is not about passively waiting for difficult times to end, but rather about actively maintaining a hopeful spirit and courage while facing adversity. It suggests that faith empowers individuals to endure struggles with both acceptance and a fierce optimism for the future, encouraging an active resilience rather than a passive resignation.
Themes
FaithHopeResilienceCourageAdversity
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about overcoming obstacles.
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