The rich in spirit help the poor in one grand brotherhood, all having the same Principle, or Father; and blessed is that man who seeth his brother's need and supplieth it, seeking his own in another's good.
Mary Baker EddyRead
The recipe for beauty is to have less illusion and more Soul, to retreat from the belief of pain or pleasure in the body into the unchanging calm and glorious freedom of spiritual harmony.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True beauty comes from inner peace and spiritual harmony rather than physical appearances.
Mary Baker Eddy suggests that authentic beauty is rooted in spiritual well-being rather than fleeting physical sensations. By focusing less on the illusions of pain and pleasure associated with the body, one can achieve a deeper, more enduring beauty characterized by inner calm and harmony.
Themes
BeautySoulSpiritualHarmonyInner PeaceIllusion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a talk on mental wellness to emphasize the importance of inner beauty.
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