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“...even on the low ground of common sense I seemed to be called to be a missionary. Is the kingdom a harvest field? Then I thought it reasonable that I should seek to work where the work was most abundant and the workers fewest.” quote by William Carey
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“...even on the low ground of common sense I seemed to be called to be a missionary. Is the kingdom a harvest field? Then I thought it reasonable that I should seek to work where the work was most abundant and the workers fewest.”

William Carey

About This Quote

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

He felt called to work where the need is greatest and fewest people are serving.

In simple terms: Work where the need is biggest and few help.

Key Takeaway

Seek high‑impact, low‑resource opportunities.

Themes

mission service impact leadership

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

missionary strategic

When to use this quote

  • community development
  • church planting
  • disaster relief
  • education initiatives

Key Concepts

strategic placement resource allocation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Where can you make the biggest difference with few helpers?
  • What barriers exist in high‑need areas?
A Different Perspective

Limited resources may hinder effectiveness without support.

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