I must not permit the evil capabilities of human nature to sour my faith in the tremendous good that is possible despite the frailty of that nature.
Mother AngelicaRead
I am not like a pebble on the beach - a grain of sand on the seashore or just one of millions of human beings past, present and future. No, I am a unique human being loved by God as if I were an only child - the only fruit of his creative powers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Every individual is unique and cherished by a higher power.
Mother Angelica's quote emphasizes the individuality and inherent value of each person, contrasting the insignificance often felt in a vast world. It highlights the idea that everyone is uniquely created and deeply loved, suggesting a personal relationship with God that bestows significance beyond mere existence among many.
Themes
UniqueIndividualityLoveValueHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about self-acceptance, one might reference this quote to inspire the audience.
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Our memories are our own, and we cannot blame anything or anyone in the past for any pain dwelling there. If we open the door to them or keep hashing over past incidents in our minds, we have only ourselves to blame.
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Man can and does rationalize his sins. He finds reasons for all his weakness, invents excuses that first calm and then deaden his conscience. He blames God, society, education, and environment for his wrong doing.
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Love has been defined, analyzed, explained and excused. It has been the cause of wars, feuds, heroism, martyrdom, inordinate passion, and beautiful friendships. It pulls two people of opposite temperaments together into a married state and permits them to live happily. It makes friends understand each other without the necessity of words.
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Our lack of forgiveness makes us hate, and our lack of compassion makes us hard-hearted. Pride in our hearts makes us resentful and keeps our memory in a constant whirlwind of passion and self-pity.
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