Grace Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
“We are suspicious of grace. We are afraid of the very lavishness of the gift.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, 1962
People often doubt or fear generous gifts because they seem too abundant to be real or deserved.
In simple terms: People fear big gifts.
Key Takeaway
Learn to accept generosity.
Themes
faith
generosity
fear
trust
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- receiving help
- spiritual practice
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
selfworth
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you resist receiving help?
- What would happen if you embraced abundance?
A Different Perspective
Some gifts may come with hidden expectations.
![“Through the grace of a thief, one can become a thief and through the grace of a Gnani [the enlightened one], one can become a Gnani [the enlightened one].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/102/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened_through-the-grace-of-a-thief-one-can-bec_4725.jpg)
