Hence that dread and amazement with which as Scripture uniformly relates holy men were struck and overwhelmed whenever they beheld the presence of God men are never duly touched and impressed with a conviction of their insignificance until they have contrasted themselves with the majesty of God.
Contrast Quotes
We do not live an equal life, but one of contrasts and patchwork; now a little joy, then a sorrow, now a sin, then a generous or brave action.
One feels inclined to say that the intention that man should be “happy” is not included in the plan of “Creation.”… We are so made that we can derive intense enjoyment only from a contrast and very little from a state of things.
Where there is much light, the shadow is deep.
