Josemaria Escriva (1902 – 1975)
Spanish priest and founder of Opus Dei.
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"You are too calculating. Don't tell me you are young. Youth gives all it can: it gives itself without reserve." (The Way, no. 30)
"Gold, silver, jewels: dust, heaps of manure. Gratification, sensual pleasures, satisfaction of the appetites: like a beast, like a mule, like a cock, like a pig, like a bull. Honours, distinctions, titles: things of air, puffs of pride, lies, nothingness." (The Way, no. 677)
"Even in our times, despite those who deny God, earth is very close to Heaven." (The Forge, no. 992 )
"People who are stupid, unscrupulous, or hypocritical, think that others are just the same. And — this is the real pity — they treat them as if they were." (Furrow, no. 551 )
"Never say of anybody under you: he is no good. It is you who are no good, for you cannot find a place where he will be of use." (Furrow, no. 975)
"The strength of a chain is the strength of its weakest link." (Furrow, no. 974)
"It is easier to bustle about than to study, but it is also less effective." (Furrow, no. 524 )
"Those in love do not know how to say good-bye: they are with one another all the time."
"All the things of this world are no more than earth. Place them in a heap under your feet and you will be so much the nearer to heaven." (The Way, no. 676)
"With God's grace, you have to tackle and carry out the impossible, because anybody can do what is possible." (The Forge, no. 216 )
"The higher a statue is raised, the harder and more dangerous the impact when it falls." (Furrow, no. 269 )
"True virtue is not sad or disagreeable, but pleasantly cheerful." (The Way, no. 657)
"You are ready to give your life for your honour ... Be ready to give up your honour for your soul." (Furrow, no. 614)
"Work is man's original vocation. It is a blessing from God, and those who consider it a punishment are sadly mistaken." (Furrow, no. 482)
"For everyone, whatever his state — single, married, widowed or priest — chastity is a triumphant affirmation of love." (Furrow, no. 831 )
"The pedant interprets the simplicity and the humility of the wise man as ignorance." (Furrow, no. 434 )
"I am every day more convinced that happiness in Heaven is for those who know how to be happy on earth." (The Forge, no. 1005 )
"The understanding that so many people demand of others is that everyone should join their party." (Furrow, no. 576 )
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