Braces Quote by Horace Bushnell
“Great occasions rally great principles, and brace the mind to a lofty bearing, a bearing that is even above itself. But trials that make no occasion at all, leave it to show the goodness and beauty it has in its own disposition. And here precisely is the superhuman glory of Christ as a character, that He is just as perfect, exhibits just as great a spirit in little trials as in great ones.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life and Character of Christ by Horace Bushnell, 1865
Great events test and elevate moral character, while ordinary challenges reveal inherent goodness, showing that true virtue shines in both grand and modest trials.
In simple terms: Both big and small trials reveal true character.
Key Takeaway
Value character in all circumstances.
Themes
virtue
character
humility
Mood
inspirational
reflective
spiritual
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal development
- spiritual practice
- teaching
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture virtue in daily life?
- What small trials have shaped you?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on grand events can overlook everyday virtues.
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