Bottom Quote by Robert Boyle
“Our Saviour would love at no less rate than death; and from the supereminent height of glory, stooped and debased Himself to the sufferance of the extremest of indignities, and sunk himself to the bottom of abjectness, to exalt our condition to the contrary extreme.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Sceptical Chymist, Robert Boyle, 1661
Christ humbled himself to suffering and humiliation to lift humanity, showing that divine love embraces even the lowest condition.
In simple terms: Jesus chose death and humiliation to elevate humanity.
Recognize humility as a path to higher purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious devotion
- personal sacrifice
- social justice
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does humility mean in modern life?
- Can suffering be a catalyst for growth?
Human suffering may not always lead to redemption.