Skip to content

Body Quote by St. Catherine of Siena

“What is it you want to change? Your hair, your face, your body? Why? For God is in love with all those things and he might weep when they are gone.” quote by St. Catherine of Siena
Download Open image
“What is it you want to change? Your hair, your face, your body? Why? For God is in love with all those things and he might weep when they are gone.”

St. Catherine of Siena

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Spiritual Guidance, 1380

Change should be motivated by love, not vanity; true transformation honors divine love for all creation.

In simple terms: Love, not self‑image, should drive change.

Key Takeaway

Seek changes rooted in love, not ego.

Themes

spirituality self‑reflection humility

Mood

reflective contemplative

Type

religious motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal grooming
  • body image
  • self‑esteem
  • faith practice

Key Concepts

theology human nature attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What changes reflect love versus pride?
  • How does love guide true transformation?
A Different Perspective

Obsessing over appearance can distract from deeper spiritual growth.

3.5 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by St. Catherine of Siena

Explore all 107 St. Catherine of Siena quotes

More Body quotes

Browse all 20,814 Body quotes