All I can say in my solitude is, May Heaven's rich blessing come down on every one - American, English, Turk - who will help to heal this open sore of the world.
David LivingstoneRead
I never made a sacrifice. Of this we ought not to talk when we remember the great sacrifice which he made who left His Father's throne on high to give Himself for us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Livingstone emphasizes that true sacrifice is rare and profound, exemplified by Christ's ultimate sacrifice for humanity.
In this quote, David Livingstone reflects on the nature of sacrifice, asserting that his own efforts do not equate to the profound sacrifice made by Jesus Christ. He suggests that discussions of personal sacrifices should be reserved for the greater, selfless acts that have significantly impacted humanity, highlighting the importance of humility when considering one's contributions in the face of such monumental acts of love and service.
Themes
SacrificeHumilityServiceSelflessnessLove
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a church sermon to inspire congregants about the importance of selfless acts.
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It is emphatically no sacrifice. Say rather it is a privilege. Anxiety, sickness, suffering, or danger, now and then, with a foregoing of the common conveniences and charities of this life, may make us pause, and cause the spirit to waver, and the soul to sink; but let this only be for a moment. All these are nothing when compared with the glory which shall be revealed in and for us. I never made a sacrifice.
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