Let anyone laugh and taunt if he so wishes. I am not keeping silent, nor am I hiding the signs and wonders that were shown to me by the Lord many years before they happened, who knew everything, even before the beginning of time.
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I see that already in this present world I am exalted above measure by the Lord. And I was not worthy nor such a one as that he should grant this to me, since I know most surely that poverty and affliction become me better than delights and riches.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The speaker reflects on their unworthiness for their current blessings and acknowledges their struggles as more fitting.
This quote by Saint Patrick expresses a deep humility and recognition of divine favor, suggesting that the speaker feels undeserving of the blessings they have received. They reflect on the idea that poverty and affliction are more natural to them than wealth and pleasure, highlighting a philosophy of humility and a spiritual understanding of one's place in the world.
Themes
HumilityBlessingsPovertyAfflictionDivine Favor
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a speech about humility during a leadership seminar.
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