There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after.
Adoniram JudsonRead
My prospects for life, though in a measure shaded with uncertainty, hardship and danger, are very animating and bright. My prospects for another life, blessed be God, are still brighter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Despite facing challenges and uncertainties, there remains hope and brightness in life and beyond.
Adoniram Judson reflects on the duality of human existence, emphasizing that while life on earth may be fraught with difficulties and unknowns, there is an underlying sense of hope and vibrancy. Furthermore, he expresses an even greater optimism regarding the afterlife, suggesting that faith plays a crucial role in perceiving the world positively, despite its hardships.
Themes
HopeLifeFaithProspectsOptimism
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a motivational speech about perseverance in the face of adversity.
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