Always trying Quote by C. S. Lewis
“After each failure, ask forgiveness, pick yourself up, and try again. Very often what God first helps us toward is not the virtue itself but just this power of always trying again. For however important chastity (or courage, or truthfulness, or any other virtue) may be, this process trains us in habits of the soul which are more important still. It cures our illusions about ourselves and teaches us to depend on God. We learn, on the one hand, that we cannot trust ourselves even in our best moments, and, on the other, that we need not despair even in our worst, for our failures are forgiven.”
About This Quote
Failure teaches humility and reliance on God, fostering spiritual habits more valuable than the virtues themselves.
In simple terms: Failure builds habits of the soul.
Key Takeaway
Embrace failure as spiritual growth.
Themes
faith
humility
perseverance
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- spiritual retreats
- personal setbacks
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does failure reshape your self‑trust?
- What role does divine reliance play?
A Different Perspective
Failure can damage confidence if not framed correctly.
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