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Angel Quotes by John of Damascus
- Both angels and demons are ignorant of the future, yet they make predictions. The angels do so when God reveals the future to them and…
- An angel is an intelligent essence, always in motion. It has free will, is incorporeal, serves God, and has been bestowed with immortality. Only the…
- Angels are intelligent reflections of light, that original light which has no beginning. They can illuminate. They do not need tongues or ears, for they…
- How can this come about?" Mary asked. "The Holy Spirit will come upon you," the angel answered, "and the power of the Most High will…
- All we know if an angel is that it is incorporeal, immaterial, and only by comparing it with God-who is incomparable-can we see that it…
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- It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. — Saint Augustine
- We cannot pass our guardian angel's bounds, resigned or sullen, he will hear our sighs. — Saint Augustine
- Those who give themselves to prayer should in a special manner have always a devotion to St. Joseph; for I know not… — Teresa of Avila
- But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers… — Francis Bacon
- The desire of excessive power caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge caused men to fall. — Francis Bacon
- I remember being on film sets when I was younger, and only men got to do the cool action movies. So I… — Drew Barrymore
- It may be that when the angels go about their task praising God, they play only Bach. I am sure, however, that… — Karl Barth
- Whether you've seen angels floating around your bedroom or just found a ray of hope at a lonely moment, choosing to believe… — Martha Beck
- Given the eclectic and constantly shifting nature of my metaphysical inclinations, I will probably never feel certain exactly what an angel is. — Martha Beck
- Man was created a little lower than the angels and has been getting a little lower ever since. — Josh Billings
- Its visits, like those of angels, short, and far between. — Robert Blair
- It is not because angels are holier than men or devils that makes them angels, but because they do not expect holiness… — William Blake