Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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Lord of Lords, grant us the good whether we pray for it or not, but evil keep from us, even though we pray for it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the idea that genuine goodness should be bestowed upon us, regardless of our requests, while we should be protected from evil, even if we mistakenly seek it.
In this quote, Plato emphasizes the need for wisdom in prayer and desire. He suggests that we are often unaware of what is truly good for us and may even wish for things that are detrimental. Therefore, he implores the divine to grant us good things, irrespective of our understanding or awareness, and to protect us from evil, even if we unintentionally seek it through our prayers. This highlights the complexity and depth of human desire and the importance of divine guidance in our lives.
Themes
GoodnessEvilPrayerWisdomDivine
In practice
Example use cases
During a spiritual gathering where the essence of prayer is being discussed, this quote can be shared to deepen the conversation.
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