Quote by Richard of Saint Victor
This gift is from God and not of man's deserving. But certainly no one ever receives such a great grace without tremendous labor and burning desire.
Summary
This quote suggests that the gift being referred to is something bestowed by God and not something one can earn or deserve through their own efforts. However, it adds that receiving such a divine grace requires great effort and a strong passion. In other words, although the gift comes from God, the individual must work hard and possess an intense desire to attain it. It implies that while grace cannot be earned, it also cannot be received passively, but through committed dedication and fervent longing.