Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose…
“Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The story illustrates joy in recovering something small yet valuable after loss.
In simple terms: Finding a lost item brings celebration.
Value small losses and celebrate recovery.
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When to use this quote
- personal finance
- relationships
- home organization
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Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What minor loss have you overlooked?
- How can you apply this joy to bigger goals?
Focus on trivial losses may distract from larger issues.