Grace Quote by Matthew Henry
“Nature is content with little; grace with less; but lust with nothing.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian's Duty, 1700s
Simplicity satisfies; excess is unnecessary; desire for nothing is the highest grace.
In simple terms: Contentment in little, desire in nothing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace simplicity, avoid needless cravings.
Themes
contentment
simplicity
desire
spirituality
grace
Mood
calm
reflective
spiritual
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily budgeting
- decluttering
- mindful consumption
- spiritual meditation
Key Concepts
stoicism
minimalism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you let go of today?
- How does desire shape your choices?
A Different Perspective
Too much simplicity may ignore legitimate needs.
![“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)
