--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: These are very unskillful comparisons to…" description: "\"These are very unskillful comparisons to represent so precious a thing, but I am not clever enough to think out any more: the real truth is that joy ma..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/729/mother-teresa-196_able_these-are-very-unskillful-comparisons-to_2595729.jpg" --- # These are very unskillful comparisons to represent so… ![“These are very unskillful comparisons to represent so precious a thing, but I am not clever enough to think out any more: the real truth is that joy makes the soul so forgetful of itself, and of everything, that it is conscious of nothing, and able to speak of nothing, save of that which proceeds…” quote by Mother Teresa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/729/mother-teresa-196_able_these-are-very-unskillful-comparisons-to_2595729.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/729/mother-teresa-196_able_these-are-very-unskillful-comparisons-to_2595729.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/729/mother-teresa-196_able_these-are-very-unskillful-comparisons-to_2595729.jpg) > “These are very unskillful comparisons to represent so precious a thing, but I am not clever enough to think out any more: the real truth is that joy makes the soul so forgetful of itself, and of everything, that it is conscious of nothing, and able to speak of nothing, save of that which proceeds from its joy... Let us join with this soul, my daughters all. Why should we want to be more sensible than she? What can give us greater pleasure than to do as she does? And may all the creatures join with us for ever and ever. Amen, amen, amen.” [Mother Teresa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mother-teresa/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Joy erases self‑awareness, making the soul forget its own concerns and merge with universal bliss. **In simple terms:** Joy makes us forget ourselves. Key Takeaway Seek joy to transcend self‑centeredness. Themes joy spirituality selflessness Mood contemplative devotional Type inspirational spiritual When to use this quote - prayer - meditation - community service - creative expression - nature immersion Key Concepts mysticism philosophy religion Questions to Reflect On - What does joy feel like for you? - How can joy be balanced with responsibility? 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