"We are personalities in the making, limited, and grappling with things too high for us. Obviously we, at very best, will make many mistakes, but these mistakes need not be sins"
- E. Stanley Jones
About this Quote
In this quote, E. Stanley Jones is highlighting the truth that as human beings, we are constantly progressing and developing our characters. We are limited in our understanding and constantly battling with things that are beyond our grasp. Nevertheless, in spite of our limitations, we have the potential to make errors. Jones acknowledges that we are not ideal and will undoubtedly make mistakes in our lives. However, he highlights that these mistakes do not need to be seen as sins. Instead, they can be deemed opportunities for growth and learning. Jones encourages us to embrace our flaws and use them as stepping stones towards progressing variations of ourselves.
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