Activity Quote by Josef Pieper
“...Enduring comprises a strong activity of the soul, namely, a vigorous grasping of and clinging to the good; and only from this stout-hearted activity can the strength to support the physical and spiritual suffering of injury and death be nourished.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Four Cardinal Virtues by Josef Pieper, 1965
A vigorous, steadfast attachment to what is good fuels the inner strength needed to endure physical and spiritual suffering.
In simple terms: Clinging to good gives strength in suffering.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate steadfast good‑focused activity.
Themes
virtue
resilience
spirituality
suffering
strength
Mood
reflective
determined
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- caring for loved ones
- facing illness
- overcoming grief
- enduring hardship
Key Concepts
cardinal virtues
inner fortitude
moral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance strong good‑focused activity with flexibility?
A Different Perspective
May become attachment to the good become escapist or neglect practical needs?
