What St. Francis and St. Dominic have done, that, by God's grace, I will do.
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It is certain that, because the negligent do not struggle against self, they never achieve peace of soul or do so tardily, and never possess any virtue in its fullness, while the energetic and industrious make notable advances on both fronts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that those who do not work hard on self-improvement will struggle to find inner peace and virtue.
Saint Ignatius reflects on the importance of personal effort and diligence in achieving both inner peace and moral virtue. He suggests that neglecting the struggle for self-improvement leads to a lack of fulfillment and tranquility, while those who are active and industrious will progress significantly in their spiritual and ethical endeavors.
Themes
Self-ImprovementPeaceVirtueEffortIndustrious
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to students about the importance of hard work.
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