Quote by Dag Hammarskjold

In our era, the road to holiness necessarily passes through the world of action.

In our era, the road to holiness necessarily passes through

Summary

This quote suggests that in the present time, attaining holiness or spiritual enlightenment requires engaging in tangible actions and participating actively in the world around us. It implies that simply leading a contemplative or detached life is insufficient in our modern era. Instead, we must actively participate in society, contribute positively, and manifest our inner values and beliefs through our actions in order to cultivate holiness.

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By Dag Hammarskjold

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