175 Quotes by John Henry Newman

Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom, lead thou me on.

All men have a reason, but not all men can give a reason.

Religion indeed enlightens, terrifies, subdues; it gives faith, it inflicts remorse, it inspires resolutions, it draws tears, it inflames devotion, but only for the occasion.

Reason is one thing and faith is another and reason can as little be made a substitute for faith, as faith can be made a substitute for reason.

To discover and to teach are distinct functions; they are also distinct gifts, and are not commonly found united in the same person.

Feast of Clare of Assisi, Founder of the Order of Minoresses (Poor Clares), 1253 Commemoration of John Henry Newman, Priest, Teacher, Tractarian, 1890 It is our great relief that God is not extreme to mark what is done amiss, that he looks at the motives, and accepts and blesses in spite of incidental errors.

Faith ... acts promptly and boldly on the occasion, on slender evidence.

Somehow I am necessary for God's purpose, as necessary in my place as an archangel in his.

Living Nature, not dull art Shall plan my ways and rule my Heart.