Comfort Quote by Jean Vanier
“A community which refuses to welcome - whether through fear, weariness, insecurity, a desire to cling to comfort, or just because it is fed up with visitors - is dying spiritually.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Way of the Heart, 2003
Communities that reject newcomers for fear or comfort lose spiritual vitality.
In simple terms: Excluding outsiders harms community spirit.
Key Takeaway
Embrace openness.
Themes
inclusion
spiritual health
community
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- neighborhoods
- religious congregations
- online forums
- refugee support
Key Concepts
hospitality
fear of change
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears drive exclusion?
- How can we foster genuine hospitality?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may stem from deep‑seated anxieties.
