Attachment Quotes

516 quotes by 300 authors

He who wishes to find Jesus should seek Him, not in the delights and pleasures of the world, but in mortification of the senses. — Alphonsus Liguori
Let us read the lives of the saints; let us consider the penances which they performed, and blush to be so effeminate and so fearful… — Alphonsus Liguori
Be as eager to break your own will as the thirsty stag is to drink of the refreshing waters. — Paul of the Cross
For the wisdom of the flesh brings death, but that of the spirit brings life and peace, since the wisdom of the flesh is the… — Peter Damian
If we do not use great care to mortify our will, there are many things which can deprives us of the holy freedom of spirit… — Teresa of Avila
Penance to be sure must be used as a tool, in due times and places, as need may be. If the flesh, being too strong,… — St. Catherine of Siena
Where there is no great mortification there is no great sanctity. — Philip Neri
He who does not mortify his palate will neither know how to mortify his flesh. — Paul of the Cross
Some persons are so inclined to mortify themselves that at every opportunity they have, they do so. What a beautiful practice this is, and how… — Alphonsus Rodriguez
We hold our tongues in check because if they are undisciplined they empty the soul of the strength of heavenly grace, and weaken its healthful… — Peter Damian
It is a common teaching of the Saints that one of the principal means of leading a good and exemplary life is certainly modesty and… — Alphonsus Rodriguez
Never relax, for you will not attain to the possession of true spiritual delights if first you do not learn to deny your every desire. — John of the Cross
Even though one is well advanced in virtue, should he stop mortifying himself, he soon would lose his modesty and virtue - just as fertile… — John Climacus
Many years ago, our father Ibrahim (AS) made a choice. He loved his son. But He loved God more. The commandment came to sacrifice his… — Yasmin Mogahed
Thinking of objects, attachment to them is formed in a man. From attachment longing, and from longing anger grows. — Swami Vivekananda
With everything we do in life we identify ourselves. Here is a man who says harsh words to me. I feel anger coming on me.… — Swami Vivekananda
Chastity, non-injury, forgiving even the greatest enemy, truth, faith in the Lord, these are all different Vrittis. Be not afraid if you are not perfect… — Swami Vivekananda
Happiness requires that we give up a worldly orientation-not worldly things, but a worldly attachment to things. We have to surrender all outcomes. We have… — Marianne Williamson
If we can give up attachment to our roles as helpers, then maybe our clients can give up attachment to their roles as patients and… — Ram Dass
In order to acquire anything in the physical universe, you have to relinquish your attachment to it. This doesn't mean you give up your intention… — Deepak Chopra

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