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And she said, in a voice strangely unlike her own, 'I see…

“And she said, in a voice strangely unlike her own, 'I see the vision of a poor weak soul striving after good. It was not cut short; and, in the end, it learnt, through tears and much pain, that holiness is an infinite compassion for others; that greatness is to take the common things of life and…” quote by Olive Schreiner
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““And she said, in a voice strangely unlike her own, 'I see the vision of a poor weak soul striving after good. It was not cut short; and, in the end, it learnt, through tears and much pain, that holiness is an infinite compassion for others; that greatness is to take the common things of life and walk truly among them; that' - she moved her white hand and laid it on her forehead - 'happiness is a great love and much serving. It was not cut short; and it loved what it had learnt - it loved””

Olive Schreiner

About This Quote

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

She describes a vision of compassion and humility, suggesting true greatness lies in shared humanity and selfless love.

In simple terms: Greatness is humble compassion.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility and service.

Themes

spirituality compassion humility

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • community service
  • personal development
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

selfless love human connection inner growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice compassion daily?
  • What does humility mean in your life?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical challenges of self‑sacrifice.

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