Big heart Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“Trials make more room for consolation. There is nothing that makes a man have a big heart like a great trial. I always find that little, miserable people, whose hearts are about the size of a grain of mustard seed, never have had much to try them. I have found that those people who have no sympathy for their fellows — who never weep for the sorrows of others — very seldom have had any woes of their own. Great hearts can only be made by great troubles.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "Trials and Consolation" (date unknown)
Hardship expands compassion; those who never face trials lack empathy for others.
In simple terms: Suffering builds empathy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges to grow compassion.
Themes
adversity
empathy
growth
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- illness
- financial hardship
- war
- natural disaster
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Can hardship always foster kindness?
- How can we support those who have not faced trials?
A Different Perspective
Not all suffering leads to empathy; some become bitter.
