Saint Quotes

1317 Saint quotes by 721 unique authors

Here is one of the best means to acquire humility; fix well in mind this maxim: One is as much as he is in the… — Francis of Assisi
True penance consists in regretting without ceasing the faults of the past, and in firmly resolving to never again commit that which is so deplorable. — Bernard of Clairvaux
It is a great folly to be willing to violate the friendship of God, rather than the law of human friendship. — Teresa of Avila
The world would have peace if only men of politics would follow the Gospels. — Bridget of Sweden
A truly obedient man does not discriminate between one thing and another, since his only aim is to execute faithfully whatever may be assigned to… — Bernard of Clairvaux
"Happy he that knows Thee, even if he knows nothing else," says St. Augustine. If we knew all the sciences and knew not how to… — Alphonsus Liguori
We offend God because we do not know His greatness. — Benedict Joseph Labre
Someone who is elated with wine speaks the truth on all subjects, even without meaning to. In the same way, anyone who is inebriated with… — John Climacus
If a man wants to be always in God's company, he must pray regularly and read regularly. When we pray, we talk to God; when… — Isidore of Seville
It is possible to offer fervent prayer even while walking in public or strolling alone or seated in your shop ... while buying or selling… — Saint John Chrysostom
A soul who loves Jesus Christ desires to be treated the way Christ was treated-desires to be poor, despised, and humiliated. — Alphonsus Liguori
If you would know whether you have made a good confession, ask yourself I you have resolved to abandon your sins. — Bernard of Clairvaux
In cold and heat, in rain and wind, the soul united to God says, "I want it to be warm, to be cold, windy, to… — Alphonsus Liguori
However much we suffer for the love of Jesus Crucified, it is but little. — Benedict Joseph Labre
Let us make up for lost time. Let us give to God the time that remains to us. — Alphonsus Liguori
Blessed the one who meditates on death each day and destroys the base passions lurking in the vines of the heart, for he will be… — Ephrem the Syrian
My hope is in you, Lord. Be my refuge, for You are my strength.... Into Your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit. You have redeemed… — Bernadette Soubirous
You must strive with all possible care to please God in such a manner as neither to do nor behold anything, without first consulting Him,… — Alphonsus Rodriguez
When it seems that God shows us the faults of others, keep on the safer side-it may be that your judgment is false. On your… — St. Catherine of Siena
Do not try to excuse your faults; try to correct them — John Bosco
Men may deprive me of property and honour; sickness may take away my strength and other means of serving You; I may even lose Your… — Unknown Author
Joy, with peace, is the sister of charity. Serve the Lord with laughter. — Pio of Pietrelcina
We are not saints yet, but we, too, should beware. Uprightness and virtue do have their rewards, in self-respect and in respect from others, and… — Philip Neri
Let anyone who comes to you go away feeling better and happier. Everyone should see goodness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile.… — Mother Teresa
For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever. — Therese of Lisieux

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