Charity Quote by Neal A. Maxwell
“Just as doubt, despair, and desensitization go together, so do faith, hope, and charity. The latter, however, must be carefully and constantly nurtured, whereas despair, like dandelions, needs so little encouragement to sprout and spread. Despair comes so naturally to the natural man!”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Purpose Driven Life, 2002
Faith, hope, and charity require active, ongoing care, while despair spreads easily without effort.
In simple terms: Charity needs nurturing; despair spreads easily.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate hope and charity daily.
Themes
faith
hope
charity
despair
growth
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community service
- mental health
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
spirituality
human nature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you intentionally nurture hope today?
- What habits prevent despair from taking root?
A Different Perspective
Despair can be self‑reinforcing and hard to break without deliberate effort.
