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“Your Christians, whom one persecutes in vain, have something in them that surpasses the human. They lead a life of such innocence,that the heavens owe them some recognition: that they arise the stronger the more they are beaten down is hardly the result of common virtues.” quote by Pierre Corneille
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“Your Christians, whom one persecutes in vain, have something in them that surpasses the human. They lead a life of such innocence,that the heavens owe them some recognition: that they arise the stronger the more they are beaten down is hardly the result of common virtues.”

Pierre Corneille

About This Quote

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

Christians possess a resilient innocence that becomes stronger under oppression, surpassing ordinary virtues.

In simple terms: Their innocence grows stronger when persecuted.

Key Takeaway

Respect and protect innocent resilience.

Themes

faith resilience innocence

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • religious persecution
  • social injustice
  • personal trials
  • historical oppression
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

spirituality strength moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does resilience mean to you?
  • Can innocence survive relentless attack?
A Different Perspective

Not all suffering leads to growth; some can break.

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