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Now I want you to think that in life troubles will come…

“Now I want you to think that in life troubles will come, which seem as if they never would pass away. The night and storm look as if they would last forever; but the calm and the morning cannot be stayed; the storm in its very nature is transient. The effort of nature, as that of the human heart…” quote by George MacDonald
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“Now I want you to think that in life troubles will come, which seem as if they never would pass away. The night and storm look as if they would last forever; but the calm and the morning cannot be stayed; the storm in its very nature is transient. The effort of nature, as that of the human heart, ever is to return to its repose, for God is Peace.”

George MacDonald

About This Quote

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

Life’s hardships are temporary; calm follows storm, reflecting nature’s rhythm and divine peace.

In simple terms: Troubles pass, peace returns.

Key Takeaway

Trust that difficulties are fleeting.

Themes

transience hope faith

Mood

contemplative reassuring

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • mental health
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

natural cycles spiritual resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you find calm during turmoil?
  • What practices help you remember impermanence?
A Different Perspective

May simplify complex suffering.

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