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“It is seldom we have the heart to throw ourselves, if I may so speak, on the Divine Arm; we dare not trust ourselves on the waters, though Christ bids us. We have not St. Peter's love to ask leave to come to him upon the sea. When we once are filled with that heavenly charity, we can do all…” quote by John Henry Newman
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“It is seldom we have the heart to throw ourselves, if I may so speak, on the Divine Arm; we dare not trust ourselves on the waters, though Christ bids us. We have not St. Peter's love to ask leave to come to him upon the sea. When we once are filled with that heavenly charity, we can do all things, because we attempt all things - for to attempt is to do.”

John Henry Newman

About This Quote

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

Divine trust requires surrender; when we embrace heavenly charity, we can attempt and achieve all things.

In simple terms: Trust God, try everything.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate charity to enable bold attempts.

Themes

faith trust charity action spirituality

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

theological motivational

When to use this quote

  • mission work
  • personal challenges
  • community service

Key Concepts

theology selftranscendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does charity change your willingness to act?
  • What fears hold you back from attempting?
A Different Perspective

Faith alone may not guarantee success without effort.

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