Cross Quote by Anonymous
“On this earth everyone has his cross. But we must act in such a way that we be not the bad, but the good thief.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, early 20th century
Suggests everyone bears burdens, but urges acting morally, choosing to be a "good thief" rather than a bad one.
In simple terms: Everyone has burdens; act morally.
Key Takeaway
Choose good actions despite hardships.
Themes
morality
burden
choice
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- conflict resolution
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
ethics
human condition
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define a "good thief"?
- What actions reflect moral integrity?
A Different Perspective
Moral choices can be ambiguous.
![“Meditation is like the cloak of the good thief. You find a corner or somewhere where you can actually entertain your own self and your own soul, and understand what your work [is] here.” quote by Alice Walker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c91/alice-walker-347_cloaks_meditation-is-like-the-cloak-of-the-good_267351.jpg)
