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“Even the tired horse, when he comes near home, mends pace: be good always, without weariness, but best at last; that the nearer thou comest to the end of thy days, the nearer thou mayest be to the end of thy hopes, the salvation of thy soul.” quote by Thomas Adams
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“Even the tired horse, when he comes near home, mends pace: be good always, without weariness, but best at last; that the nearer thou comest to the end of thy days, the nearer thou mayest be to the end of thy hopes, the salvation of thy soul.”

Thomas Adams

About This Quote

Source Book: The Life of Thomas Adams, 1650

Even when exhausted, one can regain strength near life's end, achieving final hope and salvation.

In simple terms: Even tired, you can recover near life's end.

Key Takeaway

Persist and aim for ultimate hope.

Themes

perseverance hope spirituality

Mood

reflective solemn

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • old age
  • spiritual reflection
  • personal crisis

Key Concepts

Resilience redemption finality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain hope near life's end?
  • What does 'best at last' mean to you?
A Different Perspective

May lead be false optimism about recovery.

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