To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLASo with that will prompt and prepared to serve all those whom I perceive to be servants of my Lord, I will speak of three things with simplicity and love as if I were speaking to my own soul.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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Whatever you are doing, that which makes you feel the most alive…that is where God is.
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If one fears men much he will never do anything great for God: all that one does for God arouses persecution.
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Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.
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It is one thing to be eloquent and charming in profane speech, and another when the one speaking as a religious.
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May God our Lord never let me harm anyone when I cannot help him!
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The glory of God is humankind fully alive.
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Pray as if God will take care of all; act as if all is up to you.
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The safest and most suitable form of penance seems to be that which causes pain in the flesh but does not penetrate to the bones, that is, which causes suffering but not sickness.
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A person with imprecise ideas can understand little and be of less help to others.
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He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself, or he loses his labor.
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Sin is unwillingness to trust that what God wants for me is only my deepest happiness.
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All the things in this world are gifts of God, created for us, to be the means by which we can come to know him better, love him more surely, and serve him more faithfully.
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Finding God in All Things.
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If you attach your heart to certain places and occupations, obedience oftentimes places you in some other place that you may not like; to be always cheerful, be always humble and obedient.
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We should not have a petty regard for God’s gifts, though we may and should despise our own imperfections.
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