Away from you Quote by Henry Ward Beecher
“You can imagine thistle-down so light that when you run after it your running motion would drive it away from you, and that the more you tried to catch it the faster it would fly from your grasp. And it should be with every man, that, when he is chased by troubles, they, chasing, shall raise him higher and higher.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Ministry of Healing, 1865
Troubles lift us higher when we pursue them, like a light feather that escapes the more we chase.
In simple terms: Challenges can elevate us if we keep moving.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges as growth opportunities.
Themes
resilience
growth
adversity
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- career setbacks
- personal loss
- health crises
- relationship conflicts
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What challenge has recently lifted you?
- How do you stay motivated when pursued?
A Different Perspective
If challenges become overwhelming, they may hinder rather than help.
