Benedict Nursia Quotes
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He should first show them in deeds rather than words all that is good and holy.
— Benedict Of Nursia
There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts.
— Benedict Of Nursia
The sleepy like to make excuses.
— Benedict Of Nursia
Be careful to be gentle, lest in removing the rust, you break the whole instrument.
— Benedict Of Nursia
I've had dreams about tricks.
— Shaun White
I know a star when I see one.
— James Toback
Listen and attend with the ear of your heart.
— Benedict Of Nursia
Whatever good work you begin to do, beg of God with most earnest prayer to perfect it.
— Benedict Of Nursia
Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.
— Benedict Of Nursia
Girded with faith and the performance of good works, let us follow in his [Jesus] paths by the guidance of the Gospel.
— Benedict Of Nursia
The first step of humility is unhesitating obedience which comes naturally to those who cherish Christ above all.
— Benedict Of Nursia
And let them first pray together, that so they may associate in peace.
— Benedict Of Nursia
Then are they truly monks when they live by the labor of their hands.
— Benedict Of Nursia
A coxcomb is ugly all over with the effectation of a fine gentleman.
— Samuel Johnson
He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.
— Benedict Of Nursia
Whenever you begin any good work you should first of all make a most pressing appeal to Christ our Lord to bring it to perfection.
— Benedict Of Nursia
Prayer ought to be short and pure, unless it be prolonged by the inspiration of Divine grace.
— Benedict Of Nursia
He who has ears for hearing, let him listen
— Benedict Of Nursia
Before all, and above all, attention shall be paid to the care of the sick, so that they shall be served as if they were Christ Himself.
— Benedict Of Nursia
The first degree of humility is prompt obedience.
— Benedict Of Nursia
The most important thing is this: to sacrifice what you are now for what you can become tomorrow.
— Shannon L. Alder
Idleness is an enemy of the soul.
— Benedict Of Nursia
Run while you have the light of life!
— Benedict Of Nursia
It is useless to subdue the flesh by abstinence, unless one gives up his irregular life, and abandons vices which defile his soul.
— Benedict Of Nursia
These distraction-oholics. These focus-ophobics.
— Chuck Palahniuk
It is time now for us to rise from sleep.
— Benedict Of Nursia