A high station in life is earned by the gallantry with which appalling experiences are survived with grace.
Tennessee WilliamsRead
Think well. Speak well. Do well. These three things, through the mercy of God, will make a man go to Heaven.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of positive thoughts, words, and actions in leading a virtuous life.
Camillus De Lellis highlights the significance of maintaining a positive mindset, speaking kindly and wisely, and taking virtuous actions. He suggests that by aligning these three aspects of one's life with divine guidance, one can attain spiritual fulfillment and ultimately reach Heaven. This quote encapsulates the holistic approach to living a life that is good in thought, word, and deed, which reflects one's character and moral standing.
Themes
ThoughtsWordsActionsVirtueSpiritualityHeaven
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development and spirituality.
Similar quotes
Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or trite. It actually takes guts. Each time we drop our complaints and allow everyday good fortune to inspire us, we enter the warrior's world.
Pema ChodronRead
Be careful who you get advice from. I get advice from people who are where I want to be.
Robert KiyosakiRead
It is our responsibility to learn to become emotionally intelligent. These are skills, they’re not easy, nature didn’t give them to us - we have to learn them.
Paul EkmanRead
Age carries all things away, even the mind.
VirgilRead
"Why is everyone here so happy except me?" "Because they have learned to see goodness and beauty everywhere," said the Master. "Why don't I see goodness and beauty everywhere?" "Because you cannot see outside of you what you fail to see inside."
Anthony De MelloRead