It is this unquiet self-love that renders us so sensitive…
“It is this unquiet self-love that renders us so sensitive. The sick man, who sleeps ill, thinks the night long. We exaggerate, from cowardice, all the evils which we encounter; they are great, but our sensibility increases them. The true way to bear them is to yield ourselves up with confidence 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.
Self‑love heightens sensitivity, magnifying perceived evils; confidence in God helps bear suffering with humility.
In simple terms: Self‑love makes us sensitive; faith eases suffering.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and faith to cope with suffering.
Themes
suffering
faith
humility
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- spiritual practice
- mental health
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect pain perception?
- What role does faith play in resilience?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on faith may ignore practical solutions.