23 Quotes by Benedict of Nursia

The sleepy like to make excuses.

Run while you have the light of life!

There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts.

He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.

The first step of humility is unhesitating obedience which comes naturally to those who cherish Christ above all.

It is time now for us to rise from sleep.

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.

He should first show them in deeds rather than words all that is good and holy.

He who has ears for hearing, let him listen.