172 Quotes by Francis Of Assisi

Pure, holy simplicity confounds all the wisdom of this world and the wisdom of the flesh.

Holy charity confounds all diabolical and fleshly temptations and all fleshly fears.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom You light the night, and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.

Holy humility confounds pride and all the men of this world and all things that are in the world.

Holy poverty confounds cupidity and avarice and the cares of this world.

Woe to those who die in mortal sin!

The brave unfortunate are our best acquaintance.

He who works with his hands is a laborer. / He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. / He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.

A single sunbeam is enough to drive away any shadows.