Accompany Quote by John Henry Newman
“It is not God's way that great blessings should descend without the sacrifice first of great sufferings. If the truth is to be spread to any wide extent among the people, how can we dream, how can we hope, that trial and trouble shall not accompany its going forth.”
About This Quote
Great blessings require prior suffering; truth's dissemination inevitably brings hardship.
In simple terms: Blessings need sacrifice; truth brings trial.
Key Takeaway
Suffering precedes reward and truth spreads through hardship.
Themes
sacrifice
truth
suffering
hope
human experience
Mood
solemn
reflective
inspirational
Type
aphorism
theological reflection
When to use this quote
- spiritual leadership
- social reform
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
theodicy
propagation of ideas
Practical Applications
- motivating perseverance
- framing adversity
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we associate hardship with value?
- How can we support truth seekers amid trials?
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