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“Converts have it soft," said Mary. "They come to it late, without ever having had the Devil under the bed. They sail in and admire the stained-glass windows. All the dirty work has been done.” quote by Mavis Gallant
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““Converts have it soft," said Mary. "They come to it late, without ever having had the Devil under the bed. They sail in and admire the stained-glass windows. All the dirty work has been done.””

Mavis Gallant

About This Quote

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

People who avoid confronting deep evil settle for superficial comforts, missing the true struggle.

In simple terms: Avoiding deep evil leads to superficial comfort.

Key Takeaway

Face underlying challenges rather than surface comforts.

Themes

faith comfort avoidance

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious counseling
  • social critique
  • personal introspection
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

theology psychology moral complacency

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we prefer easy comforts?
  • How can confronting darkness lead to growth?
A Different Perspective

Surface comforts may provide temporary relief, delaying necessary change.

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