Compassion Quote by Henry Ward Beecher
“There is a dew in one flower and not in another, because one opens in cup and takes it in, while the other closes itself, and the drops run off. God rains His goodness and mercy as widespread as the dew, and if we lack them, it is because we will not open our hearts to receive them.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Dew of Mercy, 1865
Openness to divine grace is like a flower opening to receive dew; closed hearts miss blessings.
In simple terms: Open hearts receive God's mercy like dew.
Key Takeaway
Practice openness to receive kindness.
Themes
spirituality
grace
openness
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- prayer
- community service
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
divine mercy
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you open to receiving kindness?
- How does openness affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective
Some may view this as religiously exclusive; secular perspectives differ.
