Bernard of Clairvaux Quotes

Neither fear nor self-interest can convert the soul. They may change the appearance, perhaps even the conduct, but never the object of supreme desire... Fear is the motive which constrains the slave;...

It is in the perfect union of two hearts that complete and total marriage consists.

Jesus the very thought of TheeWith sweetness fills my breast;But sweeter far Thy face to see,And in Thy presence rest.

Qui me amat, amet et canem meum. (Who loves me will love my dog also.)

So far from being able to answer for my sins, I cannot even answer for my righteousness!

He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.

There is no greater misery than false joys.

I have ascended to the highest in me, and look, the Word is towering above that. I have descended to explore my lowest depths, and I found Him deeper still.

What we love we shall grow to resemble.