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“Friends come back from their worship with a new sense of ordination, but not the ordination of human hands. Something has happened in the stillness that makes the heart more tender, more sensitive, more shocked by evil, more dedicated to ideals of life, and more eager to push back the skirts of…” quote by Rufus Jones
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“Friends come back from their worship with a new sense of ordination, but not the ordination of human hands. Something has happened in the stillness that makes the heart more tender, more sensitive, more shocked by evil, more dedicated to ideals of life, and more eager to push back the skirts of darkness and to widen the area of light and love.”

Rufus Jones

About This Quote

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

Spiritual experiences deepen empathy, making one more sensitive to evil and devoted to love and light.

In simple terms: Spiritual growth increases empathy and dedication to love.

Key Takeaway

Seek stillness to deepen compassion.

Themes

spirituality empathy growth

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • volunteering
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

transcendence inner peace ethical commitment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practices foster inner stillness?
  • How does sensitivity affect daily life?
A Different Perspective

Spiritual insights may not translate into action without effort.

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