Children Quote by Phillips Brooks
““Dreadful will be the day when the world becomes contented, when one great universal satisfaction spreads itself over the world. Sad will be the day for every man when he becomes absolutely contented with the life that he is living, with the thoughts that he is thinking, with the deeds that he is doing, when there is not forever beating at the doors of his soul some great desire to do something larger which he knows that he was meant and made to do because he is a child of God.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Dreadful Day," 1895
Contentment that stifles ambition leads to a stagnant soul; true purpose requires striving beyond comfort.
In simple terms: Being too content can dull purpose.
Key Takeaway
Seek growth beyond comfort.
Themes
purpose
contentment
ambition
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career stagnation
- personal crises
- spiritual complacency
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
existential desire
divine calling
human potential
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to pursue larger goals?
- Can contentment coexist with ambition?
A Different Perspective
Contentment can be healthy when balanced with ambition.
