Aelred of Rievaulx Quotes
Aelred of Rievaulx was an English Cistercian abbot, theologian, and one of the most beloved spiritual writers of the twelfth century. After service at the Scottish royal court, he entered the Cistercian abbey of Rievaulx in Yorkshire and rose to become its third abbot, presiding over an extraordinary period of spiritual and material flourishing. The quotes below are attributed to Aelred of Rievaulx, organized by topic.
Aelred of Rievaulx on Love
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Attributed to Aelred of Rievaulx:
“He who has friends is rich.”
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Attributed to Aelred of Rievaulx:
“True friendship is grounded in Christ; without him it cannot endure.”
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Attributed to Aelred of Rievaulx:
“Friendship is wisdom, and wisdom is friendship.”
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“Love is the foundation of every virtue.”
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Attributed to Aelred of Rievaulx:
“Where charity is, there is light; where light is, there is life.”