For me Christ was not to be bought for thirty pieces of silver but with my heart's blood. We buy not cheap in this market.
Dorothy DayRead
Turn off your radio. Put away your daily paper. Read one review of events a week and spend some time reading good books. They tell too of days of striving and of strife. They are of other centuries and also of our own. They make us realize that all times are perilous, that men live in a dangerous world, in peril constantly of losing or maiming soul and body. We get some sense of perspective reading such books. Renewed courage and faith and even joy to live.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of reading good literature to gain perspective on life and find courage.
Dorothy Day's quote encourages individuals to disconnect from modern distractions and immerse themselves in quality literature. By doing so, we can gain insights into the struggles and triumphs of humanity throughout history, which in turn can provide us with the courage, faith, and joy needed to navigate our own lives in a world full of challenges.
Themes
ReadingLiteraturePerspectiveCourageFaith
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of education, one could quote this to inspire students to read more.
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