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 have had the good fortune through my God that I should never abandon his people whom I have acquired in the extremities of the earth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a sense of divine purpose and commitment to serving others, especially those in need.
In this quote, Saint Patrick expresses gratitude for the opportunity to serve and support the people he has come to care for, even in difficult circumstances. It emphasizes the importance of loyalty, compassion, and a sense of responsibility toward others, suggesting that one's mission in life is guided by a higher power and a dedication to helping those less fortunate.
Themes
ServiceCommitmentFaithPeopleLoyaltyDivine
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about community service, this quote can inspire volunteers.
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The Lord is greater than all: I have said enough.
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He that offereth sacrifice of the goods of the poor is as one that sacrificeth the son in the presence of his father.
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I partly know why I have not led a perfect life like other believers. But I avow to my Lord, and I do not lie, that from the time when I first knew him, the love of God and the fear of him has grown in me from my youth so that I have, by the power of God, always till now kept the faith.
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I only seek in my old age to perfect that which I had not before thoroughly learned in my youth, because my sins were a hindrance to me.
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