How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
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How quickly passes away the glory of this world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The transient nature of worldly fame and success is emphasized.
This quote reflects on the fleeting nature of worldly achievements and glory, suggesting that what we often chase for recognition and success is temporary and ultimately inconsequential in the grand scheme of life. It encourages humility and a deeper contemplation of what truly matters beyond superficial acclaim.
Themes
GloryTransienceWorldFameHumility
In practice
Example use cases
During a commencement speech to remind graduates to seek lasting values over fleeting success.
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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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