I am never very forward in offering spiritual consolation to any one in distress or disease. I believe that such resources, to be of any service, must be self-evolved in the first instance. I am something of the Quaker's mind in this, and am inclined to wait for the spirit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- I rarely offer spiritual comfort to those in distress, believing true comfort must come from within the person.
- In plain terms
- I avoid giving spiritual comfort because it must come from within.
- What can you take from it?
- True spiritual comfort comes from within, not from others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you need external comfort?
- How do you find inner peace?
Another view
Some people need external support during crises.
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