Sacred Quotes

1621 Sacred quotes by 1045 unique authors

But, strictly speaking, this mythology was no essential part of ancient religion, for it had no sacred sanction and no binding force on the worshippers. — William Robertson Smith
Doorways are sacred to women for we are the doorways of life and we must choose what comes in and what goes out. — Marge Piercy
If the many and the One be indeed the same Reality, then it is not all modes of worship alone, but equally all modes of… — Sister Nivedita
As ministers our greatest temptation is toward too many words. They weaken our faith and make us lukewarm. But silence is a sacred discipline, a guard of… — Henri Nouwen
On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I… — Martin Van Buren
To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people. — James Monroe
The people are the best guardians of their own rights and it is the duty of their executive to abstain from interfering in or thwarting… — William Henry Harrison
Stain not the glory of your worthy ancestors, but like them resolve never to part with your birthright; be wise in your deliberations, and determined… — Joseph Warren
You will find a spring by the dwelling of the dead, to the left. Next to it stands a white cypress. Do not approach that… — Gustaw Herling-Grudzinski
Although it was in primitive times and differently called the Lord's day or Sunday, yet it was never denominated the Sabbath; a name constantly appropriate… — Charles Buck
Learn to respect this sacred moment of birth, as fragile, as fleeting, as elusive as dawn. — Frederick Leboyer
The idea of legally establishing inalienable, inherent and sacred rights of the individual is not of political but religious origin. — George Jellinek
Salt is the only rock directly consumed by man. It corrodes but preserves, desiccates but is wrested from the water. It has fascinated man for… — Margaret Visser
It is certain, indeed, that the sacred writers were apt to make great allowances for people with empty stomachs, and though I am well aware… — James Payn
There are certain promises you make that are more sacred than anything that happens in a court of law,I don't care how many Bibles you… — Paul Castellano
Struggles are a part of the sacred sanctification process. There are no soft or slothful ways to become sanctified to the point that we are… — L. Lionel Kendrick
The temple is a place of holiness. It is the most sacred and holy place on earth and should be treated with the greatest degree… — L. Lionel Kendrick
The Latin American has no tribe to fall back on, as the African does, no reliable judiciary to defend his rights as the European does,… — Ted Simon
Democrat flaks jump on this like ducks on a June-bug, and in the process themselves reproduce the sick militarism of this culture that automatically valorizes… — Stan Goff
National defense is the sacred duty of the young and all other people. — Kim Jong Il
Human life is created in God's image, and that makes it sacred. — Colin S. Smith
Nor can We predict happier times for religion and government from the plans of those who desire vehemently to separate the Church from the state,… — Pope Gregory XVI
If this word "music" is sacred and reserved for eighteenth and nineteenth century instruments, we can substitute a more meaningful term: organization of sound. — John Cage
The sacred writings excepted, no Greek has been so much read and so variously translated as Euclid. — Augustus De Morgan
The singing of hymns and the rendition of selections from the great sacred oratorios by ward choirs all enhance the spirit of worship. — Gordon B. Hinckley

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