Crosses Quote by Francois Fenelon
“Crosses are of no use to us but inasmuch as we yield ourselves up to them and forget ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Spirit of the Laws, 1654
Use obstacles as a means to lose self and become absorbed in the task.
In simple terms: Yield to challenges to forget self.
Key Takeaway
Let challenges dissolve ego.
Themes
self-transcendence
obstacle
focus
Mood
determined
calm
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mountain climbing
- public speaking
- team sports
Key Concepts
Stoicism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When does yielding become avoidance?
- How to balance self-loss and self-care?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on obstacles may cause burnout.
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