He rightly reads scripture who turns words into deeds.
—Bernard of Clairvaux
Topics: Hypocrisy
He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.
—Bernard of Clairvaux
Topics: Prayer
Death is the gate of life.
—Bernard of Clairvaux
Topics: Death, Dying
We find rest in those we love, and we provide a resting place in ourselves for those who love us.
—Bernard of Clairvaux
Topics: Love, Romance
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.
—Bernard of Clairvaux
Topics: Humility
What we love we shall grow to resemble.
—Bernard of Clairvaux
Hell is full of good intentions or desires.
—Bernard of Clairvaux
Prayer is a wine which makes glad the heart of man.
—Bernard of Clairvaux
Topics: Prayer
Believe one who knows; you will find something greater in woods than in books. Trees and stones will teach you that which you can never learn from masters.
—Bernard of Clairvaux
Topics: Wilderness
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