Cannot Quote by Athanasius

Many of us have a mental conception of what a Christian should be, and the lives of the saints become a hindrance to our…

— Oswald Chambers

Indeed all the saints are taught the same lesson - to renounce their own strength, and rely on the power of God; their own…

— William Gurnall

Similarly, anyone who wishes to understand the mind of the sacred writers must first cleanse his own life, and approach the saints by copying…

— Anonymous

Saints are people who belong fully to God. They are not afraid of being mocked, misunderstood or marginalized.

— Pope Francis

People are not saints just because they haven't got much money or education.

— Robertson Davies

Saints are the great teachers of the loving-kindness and fascination with God.

— Evelyn Underhill

Saints are simply men and women who have fulfilled their natural obligation which is to approach God.

— Evelyn Waugh

Here learn the science of the Saints: All is to be found in the passion of Jesus. Make every effort to remain hidden in…

— Paul of the Cross

The wonderful thing about saints is that they were human. They lost their tempers, got hungry, scolded God, were egotistical or impatient in their…

— Phyllis McGinley

“It is no sign of benediction to have been obsessed with the lives of saints, for it is an obsession intertwined with a taste…

— Emil Cioran

The saints are like the stars. In his providence Christ conceals them in a hidden place that they may not shine before others when…

— Anthony of Padua

The saints differ from us in their exuberance, the excess of our human talents. Moderation is not their secret. It is in the wildness…

— Phyllis McGinley