Beloved Quote by Francois Fenelon
“A cross borne in simplicity, without the interference of self-love to augment it, is only half a cross. Suffering in this simplicity of love, we are not only happy in spile of the cross, but because of it; for love is pleased in suffering for the Well Beloved, and the cross which forms us into His image is a consoling bond of love.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Spiritual Life, 1685
Love’s suffering, when pure and selfless, becomes a source of joy and spiritual growth.
In simple terms: Suffering in love can be uplifting.
Key Takeaway
Embrace selfless love despite pain.
Themes
spirituality
self‑sacrifice
love
Mood
contemplative
devotional
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- marriage
- parenting
- charitable work
Key Concepts
theology
redemptive suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How does suffering deepen love?
- When is love too self‑destructive?
A Different Perspective
Excessive self‑sacrifice can be harmful.
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