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“In sickness we ought to ask God to give us patience, because it often happens, that when a man gets well, he not only does not do the good he proposed to do when he was sick, but he multiplies his sins and his ingratitude.” quote by Philip Neri
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“In sickness we ought to ask God to give us patience, because it often happens, that when a man gets well, he not only does not do the good he proposed to do when he was sick, but he multiplies his sins and his ingratitude.”

Philip Neri

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Spiritual Reflections, 16th century

Illness reveals our reliance on divine patience; recovery often leads to complacency and ingratitude.

In simple terms: Sickness teaches patience, recovery can breed ingratitude.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate gratitude and purpose after healing.

Themes

spirituality humility gratitude

Mood

reflective serious

Type

moral inspirational

When to use this quote

  • recovering health
  • personal growth
  • community service

Key Concepts

theology human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you maintain purpose after recovery?
  • What practices keep gratitude alive?
A Different Perspective

Recovery may not change habits without intentional effort.

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