There is no affliction, trial, or labor difficult to endure, when we consider the torments and sufferings which Our Lord Jesus Christ endured for us.
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Patience attains All that it strives for. He who has God Finds he lacks nothing: God alone suffices.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Patience leads to achieving one's goals, and reliance on God provides complete fulfillment.
This quote emphasizes the virtue of patience in achieving desires and goals. It also reflects a belief in the sufficiency of God, suggesting that true contentment and completeness can be found in a spiritual connection, implying that worldly struggles can be resolved through faith and patience.
Themes
PatienceFaithContentmentGodSufficiency
In practice
Example use cases
You can use this quote during a spiritual discussion about faith and reliance on God.
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