Belongs Quote by Saint Bernard

“We seek for truth in ourselves; in our neighbours, and in its essential nature. We find it first in ourselves by severe self scrutiny, then in our neighbours by compassionate indulgence, and, finally, in its essential nature by that direct vision which belongs to the pure in heart.” quote by Saint Bernard — Download Open image

“We seek for truth in ourselves; in our neighbours, and in its essential nature. We find it first in ourselves by severe self scrutiny, then in our neighbours by compassionate indulgence, and, finally, in its essential nature by that direct vision which belongs to the pure in heart.”

Saint Bernard

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.9 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by Saint Bernard

God removes the sin of the one who makes humble confession, and thereby the devil loses the sovereignty he had gained over the human…

Saint Bernard

Image

I myself, however wretched I may be, have been occasionally privileged to sit at the feet of the Lord Jesus, and to the extent…

Saint Bernard

Image

Keep to the middle if you wish to keep moderation. The mid way is the safe way. Moderation abides in the mean, and moderation…

Saint Bernard

Image

That heart alone is hard which does not shudder at itself for not feeling its hardness.

Saint Bernard

Image

The mind must first reflect upon itself in order that it may frame a rule of Justice, and not be inclined to do to…

Saint Bernard

Image

The impudence of the sinner displeases God as much as the modesty of the penitent gives him pleasure.

Saint Bernard

Image

Charity never lacks what is her own, all that she needs for her own security. Not alone does she have it, she abounds with…

Saint Bernard

Image

Learn the lesson that, if you are to do the work of a prophet, what you want is not a sceptre, but a hoe.…

Saint Bernard

Image

In truth, opinion may be taken for understanding; understanding cannot be taken for opinion. How so? Surely because opinion may be deceived; understanding cannot…

Saint Bernard