There are no times in life when opportunity, the chance to…
“There are no times in life when opportunity, the chance to be and do, gathers so richly about the soul as when it has to suffer. Then everything depends on whether the man turns to the lower or the higher helps. If he resorts to mere expedients and tricks the opportunity is lost. He comes out harder, poorer, smaller for his pain. But, if he turns to God, the hour of suffering is the turning hour of his life.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Suffering can concentrate opportunities for spiritual growth; response determines outcome.
In simple terms: Suffering can bring growth if we choose higher help.
Key Takeaway
Choose higher help in suffering.
Themes
spiritual growth
choice
adversity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief
- illness
- career setbacks
Key Concepts
theology
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- Will you seek higher purpose in pain?
- What higher help can you turn to?
A Different Perspective
Choosing expedients leads to loss and deeper pain.