Every woman Quote by John Eldredge
“The deeper reason we fear our own glory is that once we let others see it, they will have seen the truest us, and that is nakedness indeed. We can repent of our sin. We can work on our 'issues.' But there is nothing to be 'done' about our glory. It's so naked. It's just there, the truest us. It is an awkward thing to shimmer when everyone else around you is not, to walk in your glory with an unveiled face when everyone else is veiling his. For a woman to be truly feminine and beautiful is to invite suspicion, jealousy, misunderstanding. A friend confided in me, When you walk into a room, every woman looks at you to see...are you prettier than they are? Are you a threat?”
About This Quote
Source Book: Love & War, 2015
Fear of showing our true brilliance stems from vulnerability; true self is exposed, causing discomfort.
In simple terms: True brilliance reveals vulnerability.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authenticity despite fear.
Themes
vulnerability
self‑acceptance
identity
Mood
introspective
encouraging
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- leadership
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What would happen if you fully embraced your gifts?
- How can you support others' authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Society often penalizes standout individuals.
![“There is a satisfaction we don't want to come to until we come to it in God…[Disappointments] serve to remind us every day that we cannot make life work the way we want…If we'll let it, the disappointment can be God's way of continually drawing us back to himself.” quote by John Eldredge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/830/john-eldredge-1487_disappointment_there-is-a-satisfaction-we-don-t-want-to_71871.jpg)
