All things Quote by Francois Fenelon
“This is the love that does all things; that brings to pass even the evils we suffer; so shaping them that they are but instruments of preparing the good which, as yet, has not arrived.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Letters of Francis de Sales, 1610
Love transforms suffering into a tool for future good, even when the benefit is not yet visible.
In simple terms: Love turns hardship into purpose.
Recognize love’s hidden purpose.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- conflict resolution
- personal healing
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you view current suffering as a step toward future good?
- What actions reflect love in hardship?
Love alone may not resolve immediate pain.