When He [God] talks of their losing their selves, He means…
“When He [God] talks of their losing their selves, He means only abandoning the clamour of self-will; once they have done that, He really gives them back all their personality, and boasts (I am afraid, sincerely) that when they are wholly His they will be more themselves than ever.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Abandoning self-will restores true personality; being wholly divine makes one more authentic.
In simple terms: Letting go of ego reveals true self.
Release ego to find authenticity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- therapy
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “more themselves” mean?
- How to balance self-will and surrender?
Risk of losing personal agency if misapplied.