Be not the slave of your moods, but their master. But if…
“Be not the slave of your moods, but their master. But if you are so angry, so depressed and so sore that your spirit cannot find deliverance and peace even in prayer, then quickly go and give some pleasure to someone lowly or sorrowful, or to a guilty or innocent sufferer! Sacrifice yourself, your talent, your time, your rest to another, to one who has to bear a heavier load than you - and your unhappy mood will dissolve into a blessed, contented submission to God.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Control your emotions rather than being ruled by them; self‑sacrifice and service can transform personal anguish into spiritual peace.
In simple terms: Master your moods, help others.
Key Takeaway
Serve others to lift your spirit.
Themes
spirituality
service
emotional mastery
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- counseling
- personal crisis
- religious practice
Key Concepts
self‑sacrifice
compassion
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice emotional mastery without external aid?
- What small act of service could shift your mood?
A Different Perspective
May not always be possible to help others immediately.