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“It is emphatically no sacrifice. Say rather it is a privilege. Anxiety, sickness, suffering, or danger, now and then, with a foregoing of the common conveniences and charities of this life, may make us pause, and cause the spirit to waver, and the soul to sink; but let this only be for a moment…” quote by David Livingstone
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“It is emphatically no sacrifice. Say rather it is a privilege. Anxiety, sickness, suffering, or danger, now and then, with a foregoing of the common conveniences and charities of this life, may make us pause, and cause the spirit to waver, and the soul to sink; but let this only be for a moment. All these are nothing when compared with the glory which shall be revealed in and for us. I never made a sacrifice.”

David Livingstone

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True sacrifice is not loss but privilege; hardships are brief compared to ultimate glory.

In simple terms: Hardships are brief compared to glory.

Key Takeaway

Embrace challenges as temporary.

Themes

faith perseverance glory

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • missionary work
  • exploration
  • personal trials
  • leadership

Key Concepts

spirituality sacrifice resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance hardship with self‑care?
  • What defines true sacrifice?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the cost of suffering on mental health.

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