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All things Quote by John Bunyan

“Hope has a thick skin and will endure many a blow; it will put on patience as a vestment and will endure all things (if they be of the right kind) for the joy that is set before it. Hence patience is called patience of hope,' because it is hope that makes the soul exercise long-suffering under the…” quote by John Bunyan
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“Hope has a thick skin and will endure many a blow; it will put on patience as a vestment and will endure all things (if they be of the right kind) for the joy that is set before it. Hence patience is called patience of hope,' because it is hope that makes the soul exercise long-suffering under the cross until the time comes to enjoy the crown!”

John Bunyan

About This Quote

Source Book: The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan, 1678

Hope endures hardships, wearing patience like armor, promising eventual joy.

In simple terms: Hope sustains through suffering.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate hope to endure trials.

Themes

faith resilience patience

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

religious motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • illness
  • long projects
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology spiritual endurance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does hope look like in your life?
  • How does patience shape your goals?
A Different Perspective

Hope alone may not solve practical problems.

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