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“Even though you find yourself in an intolerable position, one in which you think you have no right to be, accept it here and now as the Cross; then, later, you can plan how to do better.” quote by Basil Hume
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“Even though you find yourself in an intolerable position, one in which you think you have no right to be, accept it here and now as the Cross; then, later, you can plan how to do better.”

Basil Hume

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Homily on Suffering, 1995

Accept a painful situation now, then later devise a plan for improvement.

In simple terms: Accept now, improve later.

Key Takeaway

Embrace reality, then act.

Themes

resilience acceptance growth

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • workplace conflict
  • health challenges
  • relationship issues

Key Concepts

Stoicism strategic planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance acceptance with proactive change?
  • What steps follow acceptance?
A Different Perspective

Acceptance may delay urgent action; procrastination risk.

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