Away Quote by St. Francis de Sales
““The world is passing away.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Transience of Life, 1602
It reflects on the fleeting nature of the world, urging mindfulness of mortality.
In simple terms: The world is temporary.
Key Takeaway
Live meaningfully and spiritually.
Themes
mortality
transience
spirituality
humility
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily gratitude
- meditation
- legacy planning
Key Concepts
existential reflection
Christian theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awareness of transience shape your choices?
- What gives you lasting purpose?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on impermanence can cause anxiety.
![“We must unceasingly ask for [perseverance] by making use of the means which God has taught us for obtaining it: prayer, fasting, almsgiving, frequenting the sacraments, association with good companions, and hearing and reading Holy Scripture.” quote by St. Francis de Sales](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68f/st-francis-de-sales-12228_patience_we-must-unceasingly-ask-for-perseverance_71119.jpg)
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