No seed shall perish which the soul hath sown.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Good actions or ideas planted in the soul will always have value.
- In plain terms
- Nothing good that you do will ever be wasted.
- What can you take from it?
- Your inner good deeds matter forever.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What have you planted in your soul?
Another view
It offers absolute assurance without proof.
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