Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Humility, Page: Quotes, Quote Author
The man who denies that he has any imperfections is a just as much a liar as the man who claims that he has no perfections at all. Every person, however holy, has some imperfections; every person, however wicked, has some good points. Made in God’s image, each person reflects something of God’s goodness; made from nothing, every person likewise always carries some imperfections.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Humility, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Repentance
Repentance raises the fallen, mourning knocks at the gate of Heaven, and holy humility opens it.
–Saint John Climacus (c.525-606)
Humility, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Humility is the guardian and ornament of all virtues. If the spiritual building does not rest on it, it will fall into ruin.
–Servant of God Thomas of Celano (1200-1270)
Adversity, Humility, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Hardship and humility save the soul and free it from all the passions.
–Saint Thalassios the Libyan (6th-7th Centuries)
Adversity, Humility, Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
It is impossible to draw near to God without sorrows, without which human righteousness cannot remain unchanged… If you desire virtue, than give yourself to every affliction, for afflictions produce humility. If someone abides in virtue without afflictions, the door of pride is opened to him.
–Saint Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century)
Abandonment (of self), Humility, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)
It is our emptiness and lowliness God needs, not our plenitude.
–Saint Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)
