558 Quotes by John Calvin

Since we are all naturally prone to hypocrisy, any empty semblance of righteousness is quite enough to satisfy us instead of righteousness itself.

We must not think that [God] takes no notice of us, when He does not answer our wishes: for He has a right to distinguish what we actually need.

No man is excluded from calling upon God, the gate of salvation is set open unto all men: neither is there any other thing which keepeth us back from entering in, save only our own unbelief.

It is a most blessed thing to be subject to the sovereignty of God.

Satan, who is a wonderful contriver of delusions, is constantly laying snares to entrap ignorant and heedless people.

Where is our acknowledgement of God if our thoughts are fixed on the glamour of our garments?

I gave up all for Christ, and what have I found? Everything in Christ.

There is also an old proverb, that they who pay much attention to the body generally neglect the soul.

However many blessings we expect from God, His infinite liberality will always exceed all our wishes and our thoughts.