Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet quotes
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet was a French bishop, theologian, and renowned orator of the 17th century. His sermons and writings on theology and politics greatly influenced the Catholic Church and French monarchy. He became famous for his eloquent speeches and his defense of absolute monarchy. Here are 8 of his quotes:
Nature, or to speak in more Christian fashion, God, the common Father of men, from the outset gave equal rights to all his children to all the things they needed to preserve their lives. None of us can boast of being more privileged than the rest by nature; but through the insatiable desire to amass wealth, it became impossible for this beautiful brotherhood to endure for long in the world. Men had to resort to division and possession, which resulted in constant quarrels and litigation; of this were born the words 'mine' and 'thine'-such cold terms, as the admirable St. John Chrysostom remarks-of this, too, was born the great diversity of conditions, some living in affluence in every respect, others languishing in penury.
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
Occupation: French Bishop
Born: September 27, 1627
Died: April 12, 1704
Quotes count: 8
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