For me Christ was not to be bought for thirty pieces of silver but with my heart's blood. We buy not cheap in this market.
Dorothy DayRead
We want no revolution; we want the brotherhood of men. We want men to love one another. We want all men to have what is sufficient for their needs. And now - strange thought - the devil has so maneuvered that the people turn from Him because those who profess Him are clothed in soft raiment and sit at well-spread tables and deny the poor.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of love, brotherhood, and caring for the needs of others over revolution and materialism.
In this quote, Dorothy Day expresses a profound desire for human connection, compassion, and the equitable distribution of resources. She suggests that true fulfillment comes not from rebellion but from fostering a sense of brotherhood and helping one another. Day critiques the hypocrisy of those who claim to follow spiritual values while neglecting the poor, advocating instead for a society where love and support for each other are paramount.
Themes
BrotherhoodLoveCompassionNeedsHypocrisy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community values.
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