Anxiety Quote by Dorothee Solle
“Really living like Christ will not mean reward, social recognition, and an assured income, but difficulties, discrimination, solitude, anxiety. Here, too, the basic experience of the cross applies: the wider we open our hearts to others, the more audibly we intervene against the injustice that rules over us, the more difficult our lives in the rich unjust society will become.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Christian Spirituality, 2020
Living like Christ brings hardship, not material reward, as openness to others invites injustice.
In simple terms: Christ-like life means suffering, not wealth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace compassion despite difficulty.
Themes
faith
sacrifice
social justice
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- volunteering
- standing up to oppression
- personal sacrifice
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
altruism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance compassion with self‑care?
- What sacrifices are you willing to make for others?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic for those needing basic security.
