Disobedience Quote by John Woolman
“While I meditate on the gulf towards which I travelled, and reflect on my youthful disobedience, for these things I weep, mine eye runneth down with water.”
About This Quote
Source Journal: Personal Reflections, 1740s
Meditation on past misdeeds brings deep sorrow, highlighting the emotional weight of youthful disobedience.
In simple terms: Reflecting on past mistakes causes sorrow.
Acknowledge past errors, seek growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- ethical decision‑making
- relationship repair
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What lessons arise from your youthful errors?
- How can you transform remorse into positive change?
Sorrow may hinder forward movement if not processed.