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“To be able to live peaceably with hard and perverse persons, or with the disorderly, or with such as go contrary to us, is a great grace.” quote by Thomas a Kempis
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“To be able to live peaceably with hard and perverse persons, or with the disorderly, or with such as go contrary to us, is a great grace.”

Thomas a Kempis

About This Quote

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

Living peacefully with difficult people is a profound virtue that requires patience and humility.

In simple terms: Peace with hard people is grace.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate patience and humility.

Themes

patience humility grace

Mood

reflective calm

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • workplace conflicts
  • community meetings
  • online discussions

Key Concepts

Christian ethics interpersonal harmony

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice patience without enabling bad behavior?
  • What boundaries help maintain peace?
A Different Perspective

Hard personalities may resist change despite your efforts.

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