Upon this, Bernard went and sold all that he had. Now he was very rich, and with great joy he distributed his wealth to widows, to orphans, to prisoners, to monasteries, to hospitals, and to pilgrims, in all which St Francis assisted him with prudence and fidelity.

— Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi Quotes

Grant me the treasure of sublime poverty.

— Francis of Assisi

Blessed is the servant who esteems himself no more highly when he is praised and exalted by people than when he is considered worthless, foolish, and to be despised; since what a man is before God, that he is and nothing more.

— Francis of Assisi

You damned spirits! You can only do what the hand of God allows you to do.

— Francis of Assisi

There is absolutely no man in the whole world who can possess one among you unless he first die.

— Francis of Assisi

Firsts

I beg you to show the greatest possible reverence and honor for the most holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom all things, whether on earth or in heaven, have been brought to peace and reconciled with Almighty God.

— Francis of Assisi

The tree of love its roots hath spread Deep in my heart, and rears its head; Rich are its fruits: they joy dispense; Transport the heart, and ravish sense. In love’s sweet swoon to thee I cleave, Bless’d source of love.

— Francis of Assisi

Here is one of the best means to acquire humility; fix well in mind this maxim: One is as much as he is in the sight of God, and no more.

— Francis of Assisi

Water is the mirror of nature.

— Francis of Assisi

Preach always. Use words if necessary.

— Francis of Assisi

The only thing ever achieved in life without effort is failure.

— Francis of Assisi

Our actions are our own; their consequences belong to Heaven.

— Francis of Assisi

Be praised, my Lord, through those who forgive for love of you; through those who endure sickness and trial.

— Francis of Assisi

A promise is a child of the understanding and the will; the understanding begets it, the will brings it forth.

— Francis of Assisi

Pleased be you, my Lord, with all your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun, who is the day and through whom you give us light. And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendours and bears likeness of you, Most High One.

— Francis of Assisi

Where there is charity and wisdom there is neither fear nor ignorance. Where there is patience and humility there is neither anger nor worry.

— Francis of Assisi

A man sins who wishes to receive more from his neighbor than he is himself willing to give to the Lord God.

— Francis of Assisi

Preach the Gospel, if necessary use words.

— Francis of Assisi

You wanderer on the path! There is no path, only wandering”.

— Francis of Assisi

Preach always. If necessary, use words.

— Francis of Assisi

Upon this, Bernard went and sold all that he had. Now he was very rich, and with great joy he distributed his wealth to widows, to orphans, to prisoners, to monasteries, to hospitals, and to pilgrims, in all which St Francis assisted him with prudence and fidelity.

— Francis of Assisi

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