Quote by Francis Bacon

God hangs the greatest weights upon the smallest wires.

God hangs the greatest weights upon the smallest wires.

Summary

This quote suggests that God often places the heaviest burdens and challenges on those who may seem least capable of handling them. It implies that despite their apparent insignificance or vulnerability, these individuals have the inner strength or resilience to endure and overcome these tests. The metaphor of hanging weights on small wires emphasizes the asymmetry between the size of the burden and the capacity of the bearer, highlighting the extraordinary power hidden within seemingly ordinary or unassuming individuals.

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