Quotes about God

The resolve of the just depends upon the grace of God, not on their own wisdom; in Him they trust, whatever they undertake. For man proposes, but God disposes; it is not for man to choose his lot.

Were God Himself the sole and constant object of our desire, we should not be so easily distressed when our opinions are contradicted.

A barrage of words does not make the soul happy, but a good life gladdens the mind and a pure conscience generates a bountiful confidence in God.

True peace consists in not separating ourselves from the will of God.

One will observe that all things are arranged according to their degrees of beauty and excellence, and that the nearer they are to God, the more beautiful and better they are.

A thing is lovable according as it is good. But God is infinite good. Therefore He is infinitely lovable.

First, I say that he draws near to those who make peace with him. For God is the One who brings about peace; and where else should peace dwell than in peace?

God has no need for our worship. It is we who need to show our gratitude for what we have received.

Natural inclinations are present in things from God, who moves all things. So it is impossible for the natural inclinations of a species to be toward evil in itself. But there is in all perfect animals a natural inclination toward carnal union. Therefore it is impossible for carnal union to be evil in itself.

To the Everlasting Father, And the Son who made us free And the Spirit, God proceeding From them Each eternally, Be salvation, honour, blessing, Might and endless majesty.

Man is closer to God according to his existence in grace than he is according to his existence in nature.

The highest perfection of human life consists in the mind of man being detached from care, for the sake of God.