The one who confidently looks forward to an eternal reward for his efforts in mortality is constantly sustained through his deepest trials. When he is disappointed in love, he does not commit suicide. When loved ones die, he doesn’t despair; when he loses a coveted contest, he doesn’t falter; when war and destruction dissipate his future, he doesn’t sink into a depression. He lives above his world and never loses sight of the goal of his salvation.
Interpretation
Having faith in a greater purpose helps individuals endure life's hardships without succumbing to despair.
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining hope and resilience in the face of life's trials by focusing on a higher purpose or eternal reward. It suggests that those who possess confidence in their ultimate salvation are better equipped to handle adversity, whether it be heartbreak, loss, or disappointment, as they live with a perspective that transcends their immediate struggles.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming challenges, this quote can serve as an inspiration to the audience.
You are equipped with strong bodies and educated minds. Add to these an unshakable faith in a divine providence and you have the tools by which you may build a successful life. Make each day your masterpiece and live so nobly that you may witness honestly each day: Whatever came to your hands this day, you did it to the best of your ability
You cannot lift another soul until you are standing on higher ground than he is. You cannot light a fire in another soul unless it is burning in your own soul.
Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
It's not enough merely to exist. Every man has to seek in his own way to make his own self more noble and to relize his own true worth.
Attacking bad books is not only a waste of time but also bad for the character. If I find a book really bad, the only interest I can derive from writing about it has to come from myself, from such display of intelligence, wit and malice as I can contrive. One cannot review a bad book without showing off.
I've never met a genius. A genius to me is someone who does well at something he hates. Anybody can do well at something he loves - it's just a question of finding the subject.
Whatever you may have to do, watch your mind. Also you must have moments of complete inner peace and quiet, when your mind is absolutely still. If you miss it, you miss the entire thing. If you do not, the silence of the mind will dissolve and absorb all else.
No one ever found wisdom without also being a fool. Writers, alas, have to be fools in public, while the rest of the human race can cover its tracks.
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