Ask me Quote by Margaret of Cortona
“Don't ask me to give in to this body of mine. I can't afford it. Between me and my body there must be a struggle until death.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Life of Saint Margaret of Cortona, 13th century
She rejects surrendering to bodily desires, viewing the body as a battleground for the soul until death.
In simple terms: Reject giving in to bodily urges.
Key Takeaway
Guard your soul against bodily temptations.
Themes
spirituality
self‑control
mortality
Mood
reflective
determined
somber
Type
religious
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- fasting
- self‑discipline
- confession
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
asceticism
inner conflict
renunciation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance bodily needs with spiritual goals?
- What compromises are healthy?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty can make total denial impossible.
