Charity Quote by Bonaventure
“Chastity without charity is a lamp without oil.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Commentary on the Sentences of Peter Lombard, 13th century
Charity gives life to chastity; without it, chastity is empty and ineffective.
In simple terms: Charity is essential for true chastity.
Key Takeaway
Combine purity with love.
Themes
virtue
charity
purity
spirituality
morality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- spiritual counseling
- marriage guidance
- personal discipline
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
ethical practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love transform personal discipline?
- What role does compassion play in moral purity?
A Different Perspective
Charity alone may not prevent moral failings.
