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Josemaría Escrivá
19 quotes
“You are too calculating. Don't tell me you are young. Youth gives all it can: it gives itself without reserve.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“First, prayer; then, atonement; in the third place, very much 'in the third place', action.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“True virtue is not sad or disagreeable, but pleasantly cheerful.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“All the things of this world are no more than earth. Place them in a heap under your feet and you will be so much the nearer to heaven.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Gold, silver, jewels: dust, heaps of manure. Gratification, sensual pleasures, satisfaction of the appetites: like a beast, like a mule, like a cock, like a pig, like a bull. Honours, distinctions, titles: things of air, puffs of pride, lies, nothingness.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am every day more convinced that happiness in Heaven is for those who know how to be happy on earth.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) first seen 1005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
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“With God's grace, you have to tackle and carry out the impossible, because anybody can do what is possible.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Even in our times, despite those who deny God, earth is very close to Heaven.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The pedant interprets the simplicity and the humility of the wise man as ignorance.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“People who are stupid, unscrupulous, or hypocritical, think that others are just the same. And — this is the real pity — they treat them as if they were.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The understanding that so many people demand of others is that everyone should join their party.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is easier to bustle about than to study, but it is also less effective.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The higher a statue is raised, the harder and more dangerous the impact when it falls.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For everyone, whatever his state — single, married, widowed or priest — chastity is a triumphant affirmation of love.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Never say of anybody under you: he is no good. It is you who are no good, for you cannot find a place where he will be of use.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Those in love do not know how to say good-bye: they are with one another all the time.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The strength of a chain is the strength of its weakest link.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Work is man's original vocation. It is a blessing from God, and those who consider it a punishment are sadly mistaken.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You are ready to give your life for your honour ... Be ready to give up your honour for your soul.”
Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source