Affliction Quote by John Climacus
“Meekness is an unchanging state of mind, which both in honor and dishonor remains the same. Meekness consists in praying sincerely and undisturbedly in the face of afflictions from one's neighbor. Meekness is a cliff rising from the sea of irritability, against which all the that waves that strive against it break, but which is itself never broken.”
About This Quote
Meekness is a steady, resilient inner calm that remains unshaken by external turmoil, embodying sincere prayer amid hardship.
In simple terms: Steady humility endures trials.
Key Takeaway
Maintain calm and sincere prayer in adversity.
Themes
humility
resilience
spirituality
Mood
serene
determined
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- conflict
- personal loss
- social injustice
- daily stress
Key Concepts
inner peace
faith
strength
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility empower you?
- When does meekness become passive?
A Different Perspective
May be misinterpreted as weakness.
![“May I strike my heart's keys clearly, and may none fail because of slack, uncertain, or fraying strings. May the tears that stream down my face make me more radiant: may my hidden weeping bloom… How we waste our afflictions!... [T]hey're really our wintering foliage, our dark greens of meaning…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/rainer-maria-rilke-193_abode_may-i-strike-my-heart-s-keys-clearly-and_52479.jpg)
