Grace Quote by Thomas Shepard
““There is in true grace an infinite circle: a man by thirsting receives, and receiving thirsts for more.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Religious discourse, 1620s
Grace is a self‑renewing cycle: receiving it creates a desire for more.
In simple terms: Grace creates desire for more.
Key Takeaway
Grace fuels ongoing desire.
Themes
spirituality
grace
desire
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- worship
- personal reflection
- community service
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
theology
infinite loop of giving
Questions to Reflect On
- How does receiving grace affect your actions?
- Can desire for more be harmful?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of grace vary across traditions.
![“Through the grace of a thief, one can become a thief and through the grace of a Gnani [the enlightened one], one can become a Gnani [the enlightened one].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/102/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened_through-the-grace-of-a-thief-one-can-bec_4725.jpg)
