How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
Thomas A KempisRead
The measure of every man’s virtue is best revealed in time of adversity - adversity that does not weaken a man but rather shows what he is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A person's true character is revealed during difficult times.
This quote suggests that adversity serves as a test of a person's virtue and character. Rather than breaking a person down, challenging situations reveal their true self, showcasing their strength, resilience, and ethical values during tough times.
Themes
AdversityVirtueCharacterStrengthResilience
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming challenges, you might include this quote.
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Jesus has many who love the kingdom of God, but few who bear a cross. He has many who desire His comfort, but few who desire His suffering. All want to rejoice with him, but few are willing to suffer for Him. He writes; there are many who admire his miracles, but there are few who follow in the humiliation of the cross.
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Anyone who thinks hard work will never hurt you has never had to pay to have it done. Jesus now has many lovers of his Heavenly Kingdom, but few bearers of his cross.
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He has great tranquillity of heart who cares neither for the praises nor the fault-finding of men. He will easily be content and pacified, whose conscience is pure. You are not holier if you are praised, nor the more worthless if you are found fault with. What you are, that you are; neither by word can you be made greater than what you are in the sight of God.
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