Bears Quote by Francois Fenelon
“It is this unquiet self-love that renders us so sensitive. The sick man, who sleeps ill, thinks the night long. We exaggerate, from cowardice, all the evils which we encounter; they are great, but our sensibility increases them. The true way to bear them is to yield ourselves up with confidence to God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Moral Reflections, 1600
Self‑love heightens sensitivity, magnifying perceived evils; confidence in God helps bear suffering with humility.
In simple terms: Self‑love makes us sensitive; faith eases suffering.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and faith to cope with suffering.
Themes
suffering
faith
humility
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- spiritual practice
- mental health
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect pain perception?
- What role does faith play in resilience?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on faith may ignore practical solutions.
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