No idle word should be uttered. I understand a word to be idle when it serves no good purpose, either for myself or for another, and was not intended to do so.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAHe who carries God in his heart bears Heaven with him wherever he goes.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who disbelieve, no amount of proof is sufficient.
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If, one day, I should offend God in any way, or grow remiss, though ever so little, in that which concerns His holy service and glory, I solemnly implore Him, rather let me die.
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He who carries God in his heart bears Heaven with him wherever he goes.
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It is not the finest wood that feeds the fire of Divine love, but the wood of the Cross.
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SPIRITUAL EXERCISES whereby to conquer oneself, and order one’s life, without being influenced in one’s decision by any inordinate affection.
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As for joy, as little as one can have of it in this life, experience shows that it is not the idle who possess it, but those who are zealous in the service of God.
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Let us work as if success depended upon ourselves alone, but with heartfelt conviction that we are doing nothing, and God everything.
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Laugh and grow strong.
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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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Truth always ends by victory; it is not unassailable, but invincible.
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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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Let me look at the foulness and ugliness of my body. Let me see myself as an ulcerous sore running with every horrible and disgusting poison.
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You have given it all to me. To you, Lord, I return it. Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and grace. That is enough for me.
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Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.
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He who is not getting better is getting worse.
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