God has aroused the spirit of kings and princes to root up from the earth the enemies of the Christian name. Therefore gird yourselves manfully and take up joyful arms for the name of Christ.
BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXTrue love does not demand a reward, but it deserves one.
More Bernard of Clairvaux Quotes
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There are those who seek knowledge for the sake of knowledge; that is curiosity. There are those who seek knowledge to be known by others; that is vanity. There are those who seek knowledge in order to serve; that is Love.
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Wherever…thou shalt be, pray secretly within thyself. If thou shalt be far from a house of prayer, give not thyself trouble to seek for one, for thou thyself art a sanctuary designed for prayer. If thou shalt be in bed, or in any other place, pray there; thy temple is there.
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Theirs is an endless road, a hopeless maze, who seek for goods before they seek for God.
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Prayer is a wine which makes glad the heart of man
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Let us then cast ourselves at the feet of this good Mother, and embracing them let us not depart until she blesses us, and accepts us for her children.
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Who loves me will love my dog also.
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Grace is necessary to salvation, free will equally so – but grace in order to give salvation, free will in order to receive it.
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Among us on the earth there is His memory; but in the Kingdom of heaven His very Presence. That Presence is the joy of those who have already attained to beatitude; the memory is the comfort of us who are still wayfarers, journeying towards the Fatherland.
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Action and contemplation are very close companions; they live together in one house on equal terms. Martha and Mary are sisters.
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Humility in furs is better than pride in tunics.
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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 him.
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The heart of Christ can be seen through the openings of his wounds. For what can prove to me so clearly as your wounds that you, O Lord Jesus, are sweet & mild & plenteous in mercy.
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Prayer is a virtue that prevaileth against all temptations.
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Vines and trees will teach you that which you will never learn from masters.
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If she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal.
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