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.
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You will know your vocation by the joy that it brings you. You will know. You will know when it's right.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Finding your true calling is associated with the joy it brings you.
This quote by Dorothy Day emphasizes the importance of passion in choosing a path in life, suggesting that true fulfillment and vocation are intrinsically linked to the happiness and joy one experiences while engaging in that work. When something feels right and brings genuine joy, it's a sign that you're on the correct path in pursuing your life's calling.
Themes
VocationJoyPassionFulfillmentCalling
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about career choices, one might say, 'Remember, you will know your vocation by the joy that it brings you.'
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