Strictly speaking, one should not even rightly compare virginity to marriage because you cannot make a comparison between two things if one is good and the other evil.
St. JeromeRead
Keep doing some kind of work, that the devil may always find you employed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stay active and engaged in productive work to avoid idleness.
This quote by St. Jerome emphasizes the importance of remaining industrious and committed to one's tasks. It suggests that by constantly working on something meaningful, one can avoid the dangers of idleness or temptation, often symbolized by 'the devil'. It speaks to the value of being proactive in life and finding purpose through continuous effort.
Themes
WorkMotivationProductivityIdlenessEffort
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech, emphasize the importance of staying busy to avoid distractions.
More from St. Jerome
All quotes βThank God I am deemed worthy to be hated by the world.
St. JeromeRead
The Church was founded upon Peter: although elsewhere the same is attributed to all the Apostles, and they all receive the keys of the kingdom of heaven, the strength of the Church depends upon them all alike, yet one among the twelve is chosen so that when a head has been appointed, there may be no occasion for schism.
St. JeromeRead
Either we must speak as we dress, or dress as we speak. Why do we profess one thing and display another? The tongue talks of chastity, but the whole body reveals impurity.
St. JeromeRead
Beauty when unadorned is adorned the most.
St. JeromeRead
To ignore Scripture is to ignore Christ.
St. JeromeRead
Similar quotes
If you're looking to become an entrepreneur then don't waste your time going to university or business school - just get on and do it.
Richard BransonRead
If people don't have a job, they're not too interested in how you intend for them to have a job. They want to see results.
Nancy PelosiRead
The first thing you do when you sit down at the computer: If you're an artist, a leader or someone seeking to make a difference, the first thing you do should be to lay tracks to accomplish your goals, not to hear how others have reacted/ responded/ insisted to what happened yesterday.
Seth GodinRead
The biggest hurdle is rejection. Any business you start, be ready for it. The difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is the successful people do all the things the unsuccessful people don't want to do. When 10 doors are slammed in your face, go to door number 11 enthusiastically, with a smile on your face.
John Paul DejoriaRead
If I'm winning, I have to act like I'm not bored. If it's A tough match, I have to act like I'm having A good time. I'm a drama queen.
Serena WilliamsRead
Be Sure you Are Stepping to the Music you Hear - No Matter what Other People Think.
Wayne DyerRead