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Age Quote by Charles Spurgeon

“I fear that many a man's good resolutions only need the ordinary fire of daily life to make them melt away. So, too, with fine professions and the boastings of perfection which abound in this age of shams.” quote by Charles Spurgeon
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“I fear that many a man's good resolutions only need the ordinary fire of daily life to make them melt away. So, too, with fine professions and the boastings of perfection which abound in this age of shams.”

Charles Spurgeon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: “The Danger of Unfulfilled Resolutions”, 1885

Everyday distractions erode even the best intentions, especially in a culture of false perfection.

In simple terms: Daily life can ruin good plans.

Key Takeaway

Guard against complacency.

Themes

discipline faith perfection culture distraction

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal goal setting
  • spiritual practice
  • time management

Key Concepts

spiritual vigilance psychology of habit cultural critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you protect your resolutions from routine wear?
  • What role does humility play in sustaining effort?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism can paralyze action.

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