Bernard of Clairvaux Quotes on Virtue
Bernard of Clairvaux was a French Cistercian abbot, mystical theologian, and one of the most influential figures of the twelfth century. This page collects quotes attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux on the topic of virtue, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux:
“The reason for loving God is God himself; the measure of love is to love without measure.”
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Attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux:
“There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.”
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Attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux:
“What we love we shall grow to resemble.”
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Attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux:
“Hell is full of good intentions or desires.”
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Attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux:
“He who is faithful in little is faithful also in much.”