--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: You know that you yourself are not always…" description: "\"You know that you yourself are not always in the same state. If you are exact today, closely united to God, and a consolation to the whole house, tomor..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/665/vincent-de-paul-1676_affliction_you-know-that-you-yourself-are-not-alway_1702527.png" --- # You know that you yourself are not always in the same… ![“You know that you yourself are not always in the same state. If you are exact today, closely united to God, and a consolation to the whole house, tomorrow you will be out of sorts, indolent, and a source of affliction to others. Then you will need their support, as you have supported them.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/665/vincent-de-paul-1676_affliction_you-know-that-you-yourself-are-not-alway_1702527.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/665/vincent-de-paul-1676_affliction_you-know-that-you-yourself-are-not-alway_1702527.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/665/vincent-de-paul-1676_affliction_you-know-that-you-yourself-are-not-alway_1702527.png) > “You know that you yourself are not always in the same state. If you are exact today, closely united to God, and a consolation to the whole house, tomorrow you will be out of sorts, indolent, and a source of affliction to others. Then you will need their support, as you have supported them.” [Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vincent-de-paul/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. One’s spiritual state fluctuates; today one may uplift others, tomorrow one may need help, so mutual support is essential. **In simple terms:** Spiritual moods change; we need each other. Key Takeaway Cultivate reciprocal support. Themes faith humility community Mood contemplative encouraging Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - congregational life - counseling - daily reflection Key Concepts spiritual cycles mutual aid Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance giving and receiving? - What practices sustain humility? 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