Benedict of Nursia quotes

Benedict of Nursia was an Italian monk and founder of Western monasticism, best known for writing the Rule of Saint Benedict. His guidelines strongly influenced the development of Christian monastic communities throughout Europe. He is venerated as a saint and regarded as the father of Western monastic life. Here are 3 of his quotes:

Every age and degree of understanding should have its proper measure of discipline. With regard to boys and adolescents, therefore, or those who cannot understand the seriousness of the penalty of excommunication, whenever such as these are delinquent let them be subjected to severe fasts or brought to terms by harsh beatings, that they may be cured. (Benedict of Nursia)

Listen carefully, my child, to your master's precepts, and incline the ear of your heart. Receive willingly and carry out effectively your loving father's advice, that by the labor of obedience you may return to Him from whom you had departed by the sloth of disobedience.

Benedict of Nursia

There are times when good words are to be left unsaid out of esteem for silence.

Benedict of Nursia

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Occupation: Saint
Born: March 2, 480
Died: March 21, 547
Quotes count: 3
Wikipedia: Benedict of Nursia

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