"Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self"
- Francis of Assisi
About this Quote
In this quote, Francis of Assisi highlights the most essential present that Christ bestows upon his cherished followers: the ability to overcome oneself. This gift of grace is not material or tangible, but rather a spiritual strength that enables one to dominate their own weaknesses and defects. It is a present that needs humility and self-awareness, as it needs acknowledging one's own flaws and actively working towards self-improvement. By getting rid of oneself, one can end up being a much better individual and a true fan of Christ. This quote functions as a tip that true development and transformation originate from within, and it is through Christ's grace that we can accomplish this.
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
"Given the choice, children who don't want for anything will not save... We have an obligation as parents to give our children what they need. What they want we can give them as a special gift, or they can save their money for it"
"Hell begins on the day when God grants us a clear vision of all that we might have achieved, of all the gifts which we have wasted, of all that we might have done which we did not do"
