Bernard Of Clairvaux Quotes

Neither fear nor self-interest can convert the soul. They may change the appearance, perhaps even the conduct, but never the object of supreme desire... Fear is the motive which constrains the slave; greed binds the selfish man, by which he is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed (James 1:14). But neither fear nor self-interest is undefiled, nor can they convert the soul. Only charity can convert the soul, freeing it from unworthy motives.

~ Bernard Of Clairvaux

I have ascended to the highest in me, and look, the Word is towering above that. I have descended to explore my lowest depths, and I found Him deeper still.

~ Bernard Of Clairvaux

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.

~ Bernard Of Clairvaux

Jesus the very thought of TheeWith sweetness fills my breast;But sweeter far Thy face to see,And in Thy presence rest.

~ Bernard Of Clairvaux

So far from being able to answer for my sins, I cannot even answer for my righteousness!

~ Bernard Of Clairvaux

Bring a mirror and let a dirty face recognize itself.

~ Bernard Of Clairvaux

Many of those who are humiliated are not humble. Some react to humiliation with anger, others with patience, and others with freedom. The first are culpable, the next harmless, the last just.

~ Bernard Of Clairvaux

Qui me amat, amet et canem meum. (Who loves me will love my dog also.)

~ Bernard Of Clairvaux