If we endure all things patiently and with gladness, thinking on the sufferings of our Blessed Lord, and bearing all for the love of Him: herein is perfect joy.
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Blessed is the servant who esteems himself no more highly when he is praised and exalted by people than when he is considered worthless, foolish, and to be despised; since what a man is before God, that he is and nothing more.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True humility involves recognizing one's worth without being swayed by others' opinions.
This quote expresses the idea that a person’s true value is not determined by external praise or criticism but by their standing before God. Francis of Assisi emphasizes the virtue of humility, suggesting that one should remain grounded regardless of how others perceive them, highlighting the importance of internal self-worth over external validation.
Themes
HumilitySelf-WorthPraiseCriticismFaithSelf-Esteem
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a motivational speech about personal development.
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