Quotes by Bernard of Clairvaux

Bernard of Clairvaux

Bernard of Clairvaux

French abbot

Lived from: 1090 - 1153

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  • I believe though I do not comprehend, and I hold by faith what I cannot grasp with the mind.
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  • It is no great thing to be humble when you are brought low; but to be humble when you are praised is a great and rare attainment.
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  • Let no one believe that he has received the divine kiss, if he knows the truth without loving it or loves it without understanding it. But blessed is that kiss whereby not only is God recognized but also the Father is loved; for there is never full knowledge without perfect love.
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  • Love seeks no cause beyond itself and no fruit; it is its own fruit, its own enjoyment. I love because I love; I love in order that I may love.
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  • Slander is a poison which kills charity, both in the slanderer and the one who listens.
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  • The tears of those repenting are the wine of angels.
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What are the most famous quotes from Bernard of Clairvaux?

The two most famous quotes from Bernard of Clairvaux are:

  • "I believe though I do not comprehend, and I hold by faith what I cannot grasp with the mind."
  • "It is no great thing to be humble when you are brought low; but to be humble when you are praised is a great and rare attainment."

When did Bernard of Clairvaux live?

Bernard of Clairvaux was born in 1090 and died in the year 1153.