Giants Quote by George MacDonald
![“...[T]wo of you can be no match for the three giants, I will find you, if I can, a third brother, who will take on himself the third share of the fight, and the preparation...I will show him to you in a glass, and, when he comes, you will know him at once. If he will share your endeavors, you must…” quote by George MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7eb/george-macdonald-295_giants_t-wo-of-you-can-be-no-match-for-the-thre_915069.jpg)
““...[T]wo of you can be no match for the three giants, I will find you, if I can, a third brother, who will take on himself the third share of the fight, and the preparation...I will show him to you in a glass, and, when he comes, you will know him at once. If he will share your endeavors, you must teach him all you know, and he will repay you well, in present song, and in future deeds.' She opened the door of a curious old cabinet that stood in the room. On the inside of this door was an oval convex mirror...we at length saw reflected the place where we stood, and the old dame seated in her chair...at the feet of the dame lay a young man...weeping. 'Surely this youth will not serve our ends,' said I, 'for he weeps.' The old woman smiled. 'Past tears are present strength,'said she.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost Princess, George MacDonald, 1875
A wise elder suggests finding a third ally, using a mirror to reveal his identity, and teaches that past sorrow can become present strength.
In simple terms: Seek a third partner, recognize them quickly, and turn past pain into power.
Key Takeaway
Find and mentor a new ally, using past pain as strength.
Themes
friendship
mentorship
resilience
reflection
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
advice
narrative
When to use this quote
- team building
- conflict resolution
- personal healing
- leadership development
Key Concepts
identity
mirrors
psychology
growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you discern true allies?
- How does acknowledging past pain empower current actions?
A Different Perspective
The third ally may not be trustworthy or may lack needed skills.
![“I wish I had [made that song]. No, I don't That would be to take it from somebody else. But it's mine for all that.' 'What makes it yours?' 'I love it so.' 'Does loving a thing make it yours?' 'I think so, Mother -- at least more than anything else can. . . . Love makes the only myness,' said…” quote by George MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/722/george-macdonald-295_love_i-wish-i-had-made-that-song-no-i-don-t-t_35103.jpg)
