Affliction Quote by Daniel Cawdry
“As the musician straineth his strings, and yet he breaketh none of them, but maketh thereby a sweeter melody and better concord; so God, through affliction makes His own better unto the fruition and enjoying of the life to come.”
About This Quote
Adversity can refine character, producing a richer, more harmonious life.
In simple terms: Hardship makes us better.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges as growth opportunities.
Themes
adversity
spirituality
growth
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal trials
- spiritual practice
- long-term goals
Key Concepts
refinement
resilience
purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you find meaning in current struggles?
- What virtues are emerging from hardship?
A Different Perspective
Suffering may also cause lasting trauma.
![“May I strike my heart's keys clearly, and may none fail because of slack, uncertain, or fraying strings. May the tears that stream down my face make me more radiant: may my hidden weeping bloom… How we waste our afflictions!... [T]hey're really our wintering foliage, our dark greens of meaning…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/rainer-maria-rilke-193_abode_may-i-strike-my-heart-s-keys-clearly-and_52479.jpg)
