I'm sorry for my inability to let unimportant things go, for my inability to hold on to the important things.
Jonathan Safran FoerRead
You desire that which exceeds my humble powers, but I trust in the compassion and mercy of the All-powerful God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects reliance on divine compassion when one's own abilities fall short.
Saint Stephen expresses a sense of humility regarding his own limitations in fulfilling the desires of others. Despite feeling inadequate, he places his trust in the compassion and mercy of God, suggesting that when human efforts are insufficient, faith in a higher power can provide hope and support.
Themes
FaithHumilityCompassionTrustDivine
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about overcoming challenges, someone might say this quote to emphasize reliance on faith.
Similar quotes
If you just remember to breathe and smile before you act, you’ll always make the right decision.
Russell SimmonsRead
To be gentle and kind, modest and truthful, to be full of faith and integrity, doing no wrong is of God; goodness sheds a halo of loveliness around every person who possesses it, making their countenances beam with light, and their society desirable because of its excellency. They are loved of God, of holy angels, and of all the good earth, while they are hated, envied, admired, and feared by the wicked.
Brigham YoungRead
There was a moment when I changed from an amateur to a professional. I assumed the burden of a profession, which is to write even when you don't want to, don't much like what you're writing, and aren't writing particularly well
Agatha ChristieRead
If you're not confused, you're not paying attention.
Tom PetersRead
Manners must adorn knowledge and smooth its way in the world, without them it is like a great rough diamond, very well in a closet by way of curiosity, and also for its intrinsic value; but most prized when polished.
Lord ChesterfieldRead