There are some who wish to learn for no other reason than that they may be looked upon as learned, which is ridiculous vanity ... Others desire to learn that they may morally instruct others, that is love. And, lastly,… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
Slander is a poison which kills charity, both in the slanderer and the one who listens. — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share
If anyone makes himself his own master in the spiritual life, he makes himself scholar to a fool. — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share
“To shame our sins He blushed in blood; He closed His eyes to show us God; Let all the world fall down and know… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share
I know by myself how incomprehensible God is, seeing I cannot comprehend the parts of my own being. — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share
The Christian glories in the death of a pagan, because thereby Christ himself is glorified — Bernard Of Clairvaux Copy Share
Let us then cast ourselves at the feet of this good Mother, and embracing them let us not depart until she blesses us, and… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share
We are to love God for Himself, because of a twofold reason; nothing is more reasonable, nothing more profitable. — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share
Ingratitude is the soul's enemy... Ingratitude is a burning wind that dries up the source of love, the dew of mercy, the streams of… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share
Many appear full of mildness and sweetness as long as everything goes their own way; but the moment any contradiction or adversity arises, they… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share
Inordinate love for the flesh is cruelty, because under the appearance of pleasing the body, we kill the soul. — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share
What I know of the divine sciences and Holy Scriptures, I learned in woods and fields. I have no other masters than the beeches… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share
