Acceptable Quote by John Climacus
“A characteristic of those who are still progressing in blessed mourning is temperance and silence of the lips; and of those who have made progress - freedom from anger and patient endurance of injuries; and of the perfect - humility, thirst for dishonors, voluntary craving for involuntary afflictions, non- condemnation of sinners, compassion even beyond one's strength. The first are acceptable, the second laudable; but blessed are those who hunger for hardship and thirst for dishonor, for they shall be filled with the food whereof there can be no satiety.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ladder of Divine Ascent, 7th century
Spiritual growth passes through stages: silence, endurance, humility, and embracing hardship to attain deeper compassion.
In simple terms: Growth needs humility and hardship.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges to deepen compassion.
Themes
spirituality
humility
endurance
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- conflict resolution
- personal loss
Key Concepts
asceticism
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you practice humility daily?
- What hardships have shaped your compassion?
A Different Perspective
Hardship may cause burnout if not balanced.
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