Christianity Quote by St. Francis de Sales
““There are two sorts of good wills. The one says, "I would do well, but it gives me trouble, and I will not do it." The other, "I wish to do well, but I have not as much power as I have will; it is this which holds me back." The first fills Hell, the second Paradise.””
About This Quote
Two wills: one avoids effort despite good intent, filling Hell; the other strives despite limited power, leading to Paradise.
In simple terms: Effortful good will leads to virtue.
Key Takeaway
Choose effort over avoidance.
Themes
willpower
effort
virtue
spirituality
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily habit building
- goal setting
- spiritual practice
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
self‑discipline
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from acting on good intentions?
- How can you strengthen your will?
A Different Perspective
May ignore external constraints.
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