Bernard of Clairvaux Quotes
Quotes to Explore
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We cannot both preach and administer financial matters.
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We read for instruction, for correction, and for consolation.
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No religion which is narrow and which cannot satisfy the test of reason, will survive the coming reconstruction of society in which the values will have changed and character, not possession of wealth, title or birth, will be the test of merit.
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Do you wish to find out the really sublime? Repeat the Lord's Prayer.
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It is one of the great troubles of life that we cannot have any unmixed emotions. There is always something in our enemy that we like, and something in our sweetheart that we dislike.
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The first thing necessary to win the heart of a woman is opportunity.
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A man is not little when he finds it difficult to cope with circumstances, but when circumstances overmaster him.
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I was almost persuaded to be a Christian. I thought I never again could be thoughtless and worldly. But I soon forgot my morning prayer or else it was irksome to me. One by one my old habits returned and I cared less for religion than ever.
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The red-carpet thing of premieres and parties is probably my least favourite part of my job.
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What greater bliss than to look back on days spent in usefulness, in doing good to those around us.
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From the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to Thee again.
