SO GOOD QUOTES

  • “Acquire the knowledge of truth. Devote yourself to meditation; in this do I take more pleasure than in the studies of learned men; no discourse could be more agreeable to me than seeing persons walking in the path of truth and speaking unto righteousness.”

    —St. Margaret of Cortona

  • “For it is a sign of the truest faith if we obey our superiors without any hesitation, even when we see the opposite of what we had hoped for happening.”

    —St. John Climacus

  • Psalms 119:99

    I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.

  • Psalm 118 (119):99

    I understand more than all my teachers,
    For your testimonies are my meditation.
    I understand more than the elders,
    For I search Your commandments.

  • Wisdom of Solomon 9:11-13 [NRSV-Cl]

    For she [i.e. wisdom] knows and understands all things, and she will guide me wisely in my actions and guard me with her glory. Then my works will be acceptable, and I shall judge your people justly, and shall be worthy of the throne of my father. For who can learn the counsel of God? Or who can discern what the Lord wills?

  • Wisdom of Solomon 8:7 [Orthodox Study Bible]

    For wisdom teaches self-control, discernment, righteousness and courage,
    Concerning which things there is nothing more valuable in the life of man.

  • Proverbs 15:22 NIV

    Plans fail for lack of counsel,

        but with many advisers they succeed.

  • Job 32:8-9 ESV

    But it is the spirit in man,

        the breath of the Almighty, that makes him understand.

    It is not the old who are wise,

        nor the aged who understand what is right.

  • Proverbs 2:3-5 NKJV

    Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord , And find the knowledge of God.

  • Proverbs 2:10-11 NKJV

    When wisdom enters your heart, And knowledge is pleasant to your soul, Discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you,