We should strive to keep our hearts open to the sufferings and wretchedness of other people, and pray continually that God may grant us that spirit of compassion which is truly the spirit of God.
Vincent De PaulRead
All beginnings are somewhat strange; but we must have patience, and little by little, we shall find things, which at first were obscure, becoming clearer.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Every new beginning can feel strange, but with patience, understanding will come gradually.
The quote suggests that starting something new often brings confusion or uncertainty, as things may not be immediately clear. However, it encourages the virtue of patience, indicating that as time progresses, clarity will emerge and the initially obscure aspects of a new journey will become comprehensible.
Themes
BeginningsPatienceClarityUnderstandingChange
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared with new employees starting their first job to encourage them during their adjustment period.
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