Wisdom Quote by Pope Benedict XVI — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Knowing is not simply a material act, since the object that is known always conceals something beyond the empirical datum. All our knowledge, even the most simple, is always a minor miracle, since it can never be fully explained by the material instruments that we apply to it. In every truth there is something more than we would have expected, in the love that we receive there is always an element that surprises us.”

“Beauty, then, is not mere decoration, but rather an essential element of the liturgical action, since it is an attribute of God himself and his revelation. These considerations should make us realize the care which is needed, if the liturgical action is to reflect its innate splendour.”

“If you follow the will of God, you know that in spite of all the terrible things that happen to you, you will never lose a final refuge. You know that the foundation of the world is love, so that even when no human being can or will help you, you may go on, trusting in the One that loves you.”

“God is our Father and loves us, even when his silence remains incomprehensible.”

“When it comes to life and love, why do we believe our worst reviews?”

“The pleasures arising from thinking and learning will make us think and learn all the more. 1153a 23”

“A man convinced against his will”

“I lied and said I was busy.”

“There is a depth to life which only comes from our connection to other people. However, we have to find it without becoming a prisoner.”

“Though salience learned intuition’s call:”