Quote #96253
When God is going to do something wonderful, He or She always starts with a hardship; when God is going to do something amazing, He or She starts with an impossibility.
Anne Lamott
About This Quote
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Interpretation
The saying frames adversity as a prelude to transformation: hardship is not merely an obstacle but the raw material through which grace, growth, or unexpected good can emerge. By escalating from “hardship” to “impossibility,” it suggests that the moments when outcomes seem least achievable are precisely when faith (religious or existential) is most tested—and potentially most fruitful. The inclusive “He or She” also signals a modern, non-dogmatic spirituality, emphasizing a personal, expansive conception of God rather than a strictly traditional one. Overall, the quote offers consolation and encouragement, inviting readers to reinterpret crisis as the beginning of renewal rather than the end of hope.



