We seek for truth in ourselves; in our neighbours, and in its essential nature. We find it first in ourselves by severe self scrutiny, then in our neighbours by compassionate indulgence, and, finally, in its essential nature by that direct… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
God removes the sin of the one who makes humble confession, and thereby the devil loses the sovereignty he had gained over the human… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
I myself, however wretched I may be, have been occasionally privileged to sit at the feet of the Lord Jesus, and to the extent… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
Keep to the middle if you wish to keep moderation. The mid way is the safe way. Moderation abides in the mean, and moderation… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
That heart alone is hard which does not shudder at itself for not feeling its hardness. — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
The mind must first reflect upon itself in order that it may frame a rule of Justice, and not be inclined to do to… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
The impudence of the sinner displeases God as much as the modesty of the penitent gives him pleasure. — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
Charity never lacks what is her own, all that she needs for her own security. Not alone does she have it, she abounds with… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
Learn the lesson that, if you are to do the work of a prophet, what you want is not a sceptre, but a hoe.… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
In truth, opinion may be taken for understanding; understanding cannot be taken for opinion. How so? Surely because opinion may be deceived; understanding cannot… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
Christian, learn from Christ how you ought to love Christ. Learn a love that is tender, wise, strong; love with tenderness, not passion, wisdom,… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
Custom turns everything upside down. Give it time, and what can resist its hardening effect? What does not yield to use? How many find… — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
Even the holy men who lived before the coming of Christ understood that God had in mind plans of peace for the human race. — Saint Bernard Copy Share Image
