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What unthankfulness is it to forget our consolations, and…

“What unthankfulness is it to forget our consolations, and to look upon matters of grievance. To think so much upon two or three crosses as to forget an hundred blessing.” quote by Richard Sibbes
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“What unthankfulness is it to forget our consolations, and to look upon matters of grievance. To think so much upon two or three crosses as to forget an hundred blessing.”

Richard Sibbes

About This Quote

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

Focusing on grievances blinds us to abundant blessings, urging gratitude over fixation on suffering.

In simple terms: Dwelling on problems hides many blessings.

Key Takeaway

Practice gratitude daily.

Themes

gratitude spirituality mindset

Mood

reflective spiritual

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • counseling
  • journaling
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Blessings grief focus

Questions to Reflect On

  • What blessings are you overlooking?
  • How can you balance sorrow and thankfulness?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on gratitude can ignore legitimate pain.

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