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The tender heart, the broken and contrite spirit, are to me far above all the joys that I could ever hope for in this va
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"The tender heart, the broken and contrite spirit, are to me far above all the joys that I could ever hope for in this vale of tears"

- Charles Simeon

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This quote by Charles Simeon talks to the significance of having a caring heart and a humble spirit. He is suggesting that these qualities are better than any material delights that one could hope to experience in life. He is highlighting the importance of having a kind and understanding heart, and a spirit that wants to accept errors and learn from them. He is also suggesting that life has lots of sorrows and challenges, which the only way to genuinely discover happiness is to concentrate on the spiritual elements of life. By having a tender heart and a broken and contrite spirit, one can discover delight even in the middle of suffering. This quote is a pointer that the most important things in life are not material belongings, but rather the spiritual qualities that we have.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Charles Simeon. He/she was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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