Quotes by Francis of Assisi

About Francis of Assisi:

Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most venerated religious figures in history.
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Don't canonize me too soon. I'm perfectly capable of fathering a child.

Francis of Assisi

Keep a clear eye toward life's end. Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God's creature. What you are in his sight is what you are and nothing more. Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing that you have received...but only ...

Francis of Assisi

What each man is in Your eyes, thus he is, and no more.

Francis of Assisi

Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

Francis of Assisi

The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today

Francis of Assisi

Sanctify yourself and you will sanctify society.

Francis of Assisi

We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.

Francis of Assisi

Praised be my Lord, for our sister water. St. Francis of Assisi, Canticle of the Sun

Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love, Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Mast...

Francis of Assisi

We should seek not so much to pray but to become prayer.

Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; when there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. Grant that I ...

Francis of Assisi

While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.

Francis of Assisi

Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.

Francis of Assisi

Author Bio

  • NameFrancis of Assisi
  • DescriptionItalian Catholic friar and preacher
  • AliasesGiovanni di Pietro di Bernardone; St. Francis of Assisi; Saint Francis of Assisi; San Francisco de Asís
  • BornJune 24, 1182
  • DiedOctober 3, 1226
  • CountryItaly
  • ProfessionReligious; Poet; Author; Friar