Born Quote by Anonymous
“O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life…”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Anonymous spiritual prayer, modern composition
The plea seeks to reverse selfish desire, emphasizing giving, forgiveness, and death as pathways to divine love and eternal life.
In simple terms: Give, forgive, and die to receive love and eternal life.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑sacrifice for deeper connection.
Themes
self‑sacrifice
spirituality
love
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- charitable acts
- conflict resolution
- end‑of‑life care
Key Concepts
reciprocity
forgiveness
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “dying” symbolize for you?
- How can you balance giving with self‑care?
A Different Perspective
Self‑sacrifice may be unsustainable without boundaries.
