If people really want to go, and really try all their lives, I think they will get in; for I don't believe there are any locks on that door, or any guards at the gate. I always imagine it is as it is in the picture, where the shining ones stretch out their hands to welcome poor Christian as he comes up from the river.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Salvation or acceptance depends on sincere intent, not gates or barriers.
- In plain terms
- If you truly try, you will succeed without barriers.
- What can you take from it?
- Sincerity matters more than formal rules.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What barriers do you imagine in your path?
Another view
Religious imagery may not apply to all audiences.
More from Louisa May Alcott
'Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents,' grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. 'It's so dreadful to be poor!' sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress. '…
Permalink to quote #2 Housekeeping ain't no joke.
Permalink to quote #4 I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
Permalink to quote #1
Related quotes
Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee.
Augustus Montague TopladyAugustus Montague Toplady quote #1 Cease, cease, wayward Mortal! I dare not unveil The shadows that float o'er Eternity's vale; Nought waits for the good but a spirit of Love, That will hail the…
Percy Bysshe ShelleyPercy Bysshe Shelley quote #2 Lead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home- Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet: I do not ask to …
John Henry Cardinal NewmanJohn Henry Cardinal Newman quote #2