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“Bad, bad always and everywhere. This black thread is spinning: She is behind me, in front of me and next to me, She in every breath She in every smile She in tears, in prayer and in hymns...”
Cyprian Norwid (1821–1883) said by 1883 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“And if Muslims were granted all freedoms, polygamy would have to be allowed in the States. Islam is not just about Muslims kneeling in the streets at prayer time; it is also about the threat of submission, i.e. of becoming ‘Dhimmi’ for all those who are not like them. Can we accept this in Catholic states? Can we accept that these states do not defend themselves?”
Marcel Lefebvre (1905–1991) said by 1991 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: C'est moi l'accusé qui devrait vous juger, Mgr Marcel Lefebvre, éd. Clovis, 1997, p. 40
“If you must have blood, begin by shedding mine; but fear shall not keep us from assembling for prayer.”
Victoire Rasoamanarivo (1848–1894) said by 1894 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Madagascar (1913) Catholic Encyclopedia
“The first stone is love, and that shall fail you. The second stone is hate, and that shall fail you. The third stone is knowledge, and that shall fail you. The fourth stone is prayer, and that shall fail you. The fifth stone shall not fail you.”
Stella Benson (1892–1933) said by 1933 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Forced prayer develops sanctimony.”
John of Kronstadt (1829–1909) said by 1909 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To spend the entire day in a perfectly holy, peaceful, and sinless manner, the only means is the most sincere, fervent prayer in the morning after waking from sleep. It will bring Yessou with the Father and the Holy Spirit into our heart and thus give strength and fortitude to the soul against the attacks of evil; one just needs to guard one's heart.”
John of Kronstadt (1829–1909) said by 1909 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Marriage is another school where you can never graduate but with patience, prayer, endurance and cooperation of my husband, I am where I am today.”
Adebukola Ajaja first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Being a married woman was an added advantage for me in politics’ 13 January 2018, Tribune (Nigeria).
“Woe be unto those who pray, and who are negligent at their prayer who play the hypocrites, and deny necessaries to the needy.”
George Sale (1680–1736) said by 1736 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For women who are breastfeeding, we’ve got a wellness area where women can do yoga, meditation and prayer. We’ve also got what we call the junior engineer hub. It’s basically a co-play space for kids that when you are working, your kids can co-play in the space and also learn about STEM and tech,”
Naadiya Moosajee (born 1984) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A man without prayer is an animal without the use of reason.”
Philip Neri (1515–1595) said by 1595 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The old priest now knows that man errs, and that this often produces only temporary effects, so that what ultimately makes complete sense is precisely prayer.”
Vittorino Andreoli (born 1940) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Il sacerdote anziano, Avvenire, 30 July 2008
“The prayer of Bernadette is contagious.”
René Laurentin (1917–2017) said by 2017 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Practical prayer is harder on the soles of your shoes than on the knees of your trousers.”
Austin O'Malley (author) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Sleep, exercise, prayer, and reading new things.”
Rosalind Picard (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If a rocket screams across the darkness, the counterinsurgent can hunched down in his slit trench and pray that the glowing green ball with a sound like a steam locomotive will land on somebody else instead. Prayer probably won’t help, any more than it’ll stop the rain or make the mosquitoes stop biting. But nothing else will help either.”
David Drake (1945–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“While they guard us with courage, we must cover them with prayer, while they protect our homes, we must protect their hearts.”
Maipelo Mophuting wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This initiative aims to integrate prayer into Botswana’s national identity and creating a culture where every citizen becomes a spiritual support system for the Police Service.”
Maipelo Mophuting first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Spiritual Welfare Matters- Mophuting,AFRICAPress( 7 October 2025)
“If someone gives you breakfast and lunch, when it’s time for Maghrib prayer, just pray—dinner will come”
Adama Barrow (born 1965) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: President Barrow Describes Opposition Leaders As His Apprentices, Highlights Development Achievements 22 October, 2025
“I take people on Sacred Pilgrimages into the magical mystery worlds of Goddess. I take people to ancient temples and earth sacred sites, where we will can immerse ourselves in her rocks and walk on her sacred land with prayer and intention.”
Iona Jones wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I didn’t have any fears because my mama said a prayer!”
Maggie Benedict (born 1981) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This is a prayer to our Lord Almighty crying for mercy and protection from the natural disasters that we face and which leave us devastated from the mass loss of human life”
Jah Prayzah (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was a memorable day because growing up, it was my prayer that one day, I would don the colors of Ghana. It didn't matter where exactly I would find myself – just donning the colors was something I was seriously looked up to. And when you start wearing the red, gold, green, you become an ambassador for the nation.”
Mercy Tagoe (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A woman's prayer, how powerful it is in a man's life. If you get a woman on your side to pray for you, things can change in a different way”
Kountry Wayne (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Seek to possess real virtue, not the appearance of it ; avoid all singularity in word and act, which often gives others a wrong idea of virtue, even making it appear ridiculous. Give to every duty its proper time and place, whether it relate to prayer, study or amusement. True virtues always command respect and esteem, while pretended ones are condemned and despised.”
Clementine Deymann (1844–1896) first seen 1888 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Life of St. Francis Solanus, Apostle of Peru (1888)
“It may be a kind word you say to someone, a smile, a prayer for even those you don’t know. I am a spiritual person, but this pandemic has made me rely more on my faith and on my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”
Jackie Lou Blanco (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My prayer is that those who are responsible (for wicked deeds) be held accountable, na managot po talaga sila.”
Carla Abellana (born 1986) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2025/11/05/2484855/carla-abellana-finds-netizens-calling-her-queen-call-out-amusing
“Surely prayers are very important for these seminarians who are aspiring to serve in the mission of our Lord. We are still at the stage of war and people can also try to help through prayer.”
Michael Didi Adgum Mangoria (born 1959) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Archbishop of Khartoum encourages Seminarians "to be ready for Mission" (20 October 2017) Fides News Agency
“ONE thing I DO BEST to people “who try” to put me down and “try” to break me even if I’m not doing anything to them? I PUT YOU… ON MY PRAYER LIST exactly what I did before, and what I still will continue to do 3 years after.”
Shaina Magdayao (born 1989) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.abs-cbn.com/2015/2/9/fresh-scoops/shaina-magdayao-posts-a-quote-after-angelica-panga-23555
“The Catholic Church has no other weapons but prayer and brotherhood among all peoples. I leave here hundreds of young people who are the future of humanity. I beg them not to give up in the face of violence but to be apostles of the civilization of love.”
Dominique Julien Claude Marie Lebrun (born 1957) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: An elderly priest has his throat slit as he celebrates Mass (26 July 2016) Fides News Agency
“This isn’t just a pop-up store, this is resilience, this is an answered prayer, and this is a dream I refuse to give up. This is only the beginning,”
Kim Chiu (born 1990) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kim Chiu opens up a pop-up store of her business in Cebu: ‘This is a dream I refuse to give up’, Drew Acierto, Push Team 15 December 2025.
“mommy cannot wait to hug and kiss you tomorrow! You are yet another answered prayer in our lives!”
Pauleen Luna (born 1988) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Pauleen Luna feels sentimental on her "last" pregnancy, By Bianca Geli, 23 January 2024.
“I am calling unto you, not as his supporters, but as Filipinos, to stand for what is right and light a candle, whether you are in the Philippines or abroad. Let us be one in prayer and one in upholding our rights to this sovereignty.”
Kitty Duterte (born 2004) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To my followers [and] all praying with me, I’m alive because of your prayers for someone you don’t personally know but have adopted as one you feel deserving of your time in prayer. Lilipas ito at makakabawi ako sa kabutihang loob ninyo (This will pass and I will make it up to your kind hearts),”
Kris Aquino (born 1971) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kris Aquino admits she is at her ‘weakest,’ but welcomes 2026 with hope, INQUIRER.net, 31 December, 2025.
“Years of drought and famine come and years of flood and famine come, and the climate is not changed with dance, libation or prayer.”
John Wesley Powell (1834–1902) first seen 1892 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Our Recent Floods", North American Review (July 1892), p. 152
“Paul's humble and fervent prayer feeds into this high-voltage current that makes a mockery of geographical distances, ethnic boundaries and political structures.”
Pierangelo Sequeri (born 1944) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When you turn to Mary in your prayer, ask her to also give you the ability to dream; don't ask only for mundane things. Let us ask the Virgin to give us the warm utopias that warm the world.”
Antonio Bello (1935–1993) said by 1993 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Here and there a cloud is floating, White and fair as a nun in prayer.”
Ellen Russell Emerson (1837–1907) said by 1907 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He ripped them limb by limb to make his meal, then ate them like a lion on the mountains, devouring flesh, entrails, and marrow bones, and leaving nothing. Watching this disaster, we wept and lifted up our hands in prayer to Zeus.”
Emily Wilson (classicist) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is no true educator who is not a man of prayer through which he is clothed in the genuine spirit of Christ, the Teacher par excellence.”
Giuseppe Lazzati (1909–1986) said by 1986 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Never waste moments of prayer; journey with your mind as you pray.”
Lawrence Oyor (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A lot of people will see me and commend my pidgin. You know how comedy became popular when everybody wanted to centre their comedy around Warri. Everybody wanted to speak Warri Pidgin. But first of all, Tegwolo is my story. I was stubborn as a child. I was a prayer point for my mother. I was a third child, but I was that child who must replicate anything I watched.”
“The future depends on us. Prayer, almsgiving, and fasting are the fertilizers of our Christian life. Let us draw inspiration from Saint Monica so that we can change our own and, through it, that of the world.”
Robert Cissé (born 1968) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Archbishop Cissé: "The future depends on us. Prayer, almsgiving and fasting are the fertilizers of our Christian life" (7 April 2025) Fides News Agency
“I was simply amused at the irony and contradiction of sections of a Christian country going against the grain of the Lord’s prayer and murdering foreigners in Germany due to the way they look—black, brown, Jewish or Asian. The irony is complicated by the Biblical injunction—one of the Ten Commandments—“Thou shall not kill.”
Amatoritsero Ede (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Republic is in labour. Screaming, pacing the political ward, cursing the colonial midwife for telling her to push. Her head is spinning, vision blurred, mind inside out. She drinks a cup of counterfeit morality and blubbers a prayer of hope for the stillborn baby.”
Harriet Anena wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“At 14, I realized I couldn’t change anything about myself. I got educated and read links on social media to understand who I was. I accepted myself at a very young age after going through a lot of prayer sections just to feel normal. I have come to realize that I can’t change who I am. I’m a woman.”
Veso Golden Oke (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In silence and prayer one finds inner direction and peace.”
Rex Andrew Clement Alarcon (born 1970) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bishops to young people: "Christ lives: He gives us courage, strength and hope in difficult times" (11 December 2020) Fides News Agency
“Prayer-books and hymn-books, harmonium-dedications, pew constructions, surpliced choir, the white man’s style, the white man’s name, the white man’s dress, are so many non-essentials, so many props and crutches affecting the religious manhood of the Christian African.”
Mojola Agbebi (1860–1917) said by 1917 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“What do you think of a religion which holds a bottle of gin in one hand and a Common Prayer in another?”
Mojola Agbebi (1860–1917) said by 1917 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When we won the league, that's when I believed fasting and prayer works.”
Mpho Makola (born 1986) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Moko Bɛ simply dropped into my spirit after one of my usual dawn prayer walks on the beach of Eldorado Hotel in Cotonou, Benin. I receive several songs during the period in similar fashion and I still do till today.”