Catholic Quote by Saint Francis De Sales De Sales
““We are crucified to the world, and the world must be as crucified to us. It esteems us as fools, let us esteem it as mad.””
About This Quote
Humans are often misunderstood; we should view the world with compassion, not contempt.
In simple terms: Treat the world kindly despite being judged.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy.
Themes
humility
empathy
perception
faith
Mood
reflective
humble
Type
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Crucified:0
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Crucified Esteems:0
World Crucified:0
Crucified World:0
Esteem Mad:0
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- interpersonal relations
- social critique
Key Concepts
misunderstanding
spiritual growth
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you respond to misunderstanding with grace?
- What does it mean to esteem the world as mad?
A Different Perspective
Compassion may be seen as weakness.
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![“Girded with faith and the performance of good works, let us follow in his [Jesus] paths by the guidance of the Gospel.” quote by Benedict of Nursia](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a2f/benedict-of-nursia-29376_catholic_girded-with-faith-and-the-performance-of_6463.jpg)
