Salvation of people depend upon themselves, upon their capacity for suffering and sacrifice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People’s salvation depends on their own ability to endure suffering and make sacrifices.
- In plain terms
- Saving themselves requires personal hardship and sacrifice.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate resilience and willingness to sacrifice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits our capacity for sacrifice?
- How can we support those who struggle?
Another view
Not everyone can bear the same level of suffering.
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