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Devotion Quote by William Wilberforce

“I must secure more time for private devotions. I have been living far too public for me. The shortening of devotions starves the soul, it grows lean and faint. I have been keeping too late hours.” quote by William Wilberforce
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“I must secure more time for private devotions. I have been living far too public for me. The shortening of devotions starves the soul, it grows lean and faint. I have been keeping too late hours.”

William Wilberforce

About This Quote

Excessive public exposure and late nights diminish personal devotion, weakening spiritual health.

In simple terms: Public life harms private devotion.

Key Takeaway

Protect personal spiritual time.

Themes

spirituality balance privacy devotion well‑being

Mood

reflective concerned hopeful

Type

spiritual personal

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • quiet reflection
  • time management

Key Concepts

sacred time self‑care inner life

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can one reclaim private time?
  • What boundaries help sustain spiritual health?
A Different Perspective

Modern demands often crowd out devotion.

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