Grace Quote by Philip Pullman
““your reading will be even better then, after a lifetime of thought and effort, because it will come from conscious understanding. Grace attained like that is deeper and fuller than grace that comes freely, and furthermore, once you’ve gained it, it will never leave you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman, 2000
Grace earned through conscious effort is deeper and lasting than unearned grace.
In simple terms: Earned grace endures.
Key Takeaway
Seek understanding through effort.
Themes
spirituality
growth
knowledge
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- academic study
- creative work
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
consciousness
effort
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices help you achieve conscious understanding?
- How does this view of grace affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective
Effortful grace may be hard to attain for many.
![“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)
