He who carries God in his heart bears Heaven with him wherever he goes.
Interpretation
Having faith and inner peace brings contentment and joy to one's life regardless of the external circumstances.
This quote emphasizes the idea that a deep spiritual connection or faith can create a sense of fulfillment and joy that accompanies an individual wherever they go. It suggests that true happiness and a sense of paradise come from within, rather than from external achievements or situations.
In practice
During a speech on self-improvement, one might say this quote to emphasize the importance of inner joy.
O my God, teach me to be generous_x000D_ to serve you as you deserve to be served_x000D_ to give without counting the cost_x000D_ to fight without fear of being wounded_x000D_ to work without seeking rest_x000D_ and to spend myself without expecting any reward_x000D_ but the knowledge that I am doing your holy will._x000D_ Amen
Discouragement is not from God.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES whereby to conquer oneself, and order one's life, without being influenced in one's decision by any inordinate affection.
If our church is not marked by caring for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, we are guilty of heresy.
The servant of God earns half a doctorate through illness
Teach us to give and not to count the cost.
[W]hen the empirical investigator glories in his refusal to go beyond the specialized observation dictated by the traditions of his discipline, be they ever so inclusive, he is making a virtue out of a defense mechanism which insures him against questioning his presuppositions.
We have lingered in the chambers of the sea By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown Till human voices wake us... and we drown.
Where I am, I don't know, I'll never know, in the silence you don't know, you must go on, I can't go on, I'll go on.
Truths and roses have thorns about them.
That one indeed is a man who, today, dedicateth himself to the service of the entire human race. The Great Being saith: Blessed and happy is he that ariseth to promote the best interests of the peoples and kindreds of the earth. It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.
I often think that could we creep behind the actor's eyes, we would find an attic of forgotten toys and a copy of the Domesday Book.
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