Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly if they even roll a few more upon it. A strength which becomes clearer and stronger through its experience of such obstacles is the only strength that can conquer them. Resistance is only a waste of strength.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do good without expecting help; strength grows through obstacles, while resistance wastes energy.
- In plain terms
- Accept obstacles calmly when doing good; they make you stronger.
- What can you take from it?
- Use obstacles to grow stronger instead of resisting them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle opposition?
- Do you see obstacles as growth?
Another view
Sometimes resisting is necessary for justice or safety.
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