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> [“But what could have ever induced a God to die as a malefactor upon a cross between two sinners, with such insult to his divine majesty? “Who did this?” asks St.Bernard; he answers, “It was love, careless of its dignity.”…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alfonso-maria-de-liguori/but-what-could-have-ever-induced-a-god-to-die-as-a-malefactor-upon-a/)

[Alfonso Maria de Liguori](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alfonso-maria-de-liguori/)

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## More by Alfonso Maria de Liguori

> [“The love of Christ presses us. The source of the love of Jesus Christ for men is his love for God. Hence he said…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alfonso-maria-de-liguori/the-love-of-christ-presses-us-the-source-of-the-love-of-jesus-christ/)

[Alfonso Maria de Liguori](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alfonso-maria-de-liguori/)

> [“those who wish to serve God should speak to Him frequently, confidingly, lovingly. Be”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alfonso-maria-de-liguori/those-who-wish-to-serve-god-should-speak-to-him-frequently/)

[Alfonso Maria de Liguori](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alfonso-maria-de-liguori/)

> [“THE whole sanctity and perfection of a soul consists in loving Jesus Christ, our God, our sovereign good, and our Redeemer. Whoever loves me,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alfonso-maria-de-liguori/the-whole-sanctity-and-perfection-of-a-soul-consists-in-loving-jesus/)

[Alfonso Maria de Liguori](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alfonso-maria-de-liguori/)

> [“It was love, careless of its dignity.” Ah, love indeed, when it tries to make itself known, does not seek what is becoming to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alfonso-maria-de-liguori/it-was-love-careless-of-its-dignity-ah-love-indeed-when-it-tries-to/)

[Alfonso Maria de Liguori](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alfonso-maria-de-liguori/)

> [“But what could have ever induced a God to die as a malefactor upon a cross between two sinners, with such insult to his…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alfonso-maria-de-liguori/but-what-could-have-ever-induced-a-god-to-die-as-a-malefactor-upon-a/)

[Alfonso Maria de Liguori](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alfonso-maria-de-liguori/)

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