Care in such sort that thou be sure of this: Care keep thee not from heaven and heavenly bliss.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Take care so that you do not hinder your path to heaven and bliss.
- In plain terms
- Don’t let care block spiritual happiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid over‑care that prevents divine joy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What kinds of care hinder bliss?
- How to balance care and freedom?
Another view
Interpretation of “care” is vague.
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