Quote by Anthony de Mello

I wish to become a teacher of the Truth. Are you prepared to be ridiculed, ignored and starving till you are forty-five? I am. But tell me: What will happen after I am forty-five? You will have grown accustomed to it.

I wish to become a teacher of the Truth. Are you prepared to

Summary

This quote reflects the determination and sacrifice required in the pursuit of spreading the truth. The speaker acknowledges the difficulties they will face: ridicule, ignorance, and financial hardship until they reach a certain age. However, they question what will happen after they turn forty-five, implying that by that point, they will have developed resilience and adapted to those challenges. It suggests that enduring hardships can eventually lead to acceptance and inner strength in fulfilling one's mission of teaching the truth.

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