What St. Francis and St. Dominic have done, that, by God's grace, I will do.
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It is a great delusion in those whose understanding has been darkened by self-love, to think that there is any obedience in the subject who tries to draw the superior to what he wishes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-love can distort perception, leading one to mistakenly believe that they can control others by manipulating their desires.
This quote by Saint Ignatius highlights the dangers of self-love, emphasizing that it can cloud one's understanding of relationships and obedience. A person who is overly focused on their own desires may mistakenly believe that they can influence or control those who hold superior positions by appealing to their wishes, ultimately leading to delusion and misunderstanding of true obedience.
Themes
Self-LoveDelusionObedienceUnderstandingManipulation
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about leadership and influence, this quote serves to remind leaders of the dangers of self-centered motivations.
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