To turn water into wine, and what is common into what is holy, is indeed the glory of Christianity.
Frederick William RobertsonRead
No one can be great, or good, or happy except through the inward efforts of themselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True greatness and happiness come from personal effort and self-improvement.
This quote emphasizes that individual greatness, goodness, and happiness are not merely given or bestowed upon us by external circumstances or other people; rather, they are achieved through our own inner efforts and dedication. It highlights the importance of self-reflection, discipline, and personal responsibility in the pursuit of a fulfilling life.
Themes
GreatnessHappinessSelf-ImprovementEffortPersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development.
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In these two things the greatness of man consists, to have God dwelling in us as to impart His character to us, and to have Him dwelling in us, that we recognize His presence, and know that we are His, and He is ours. The one is salvation; the other, the assurance of it.
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