Quotes by Romano Guardini

About Romano Guardini:

Romano Guardini was an Italian-born German Catholic priest, author, and academic. He was one of the most important figures in Catholic intellectual life in the 20th century.
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To understand antiquity’s idea of man, we must examine its gods and heroes, myths and legends. In these we find the classical prototype of genuine man. ... the will to greatness, wealth, power and fame. Anything opposed to it falls short of the aut...

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To know Christ entails accepting his will as norm. When we feel this we draw back, startled for it means the cross. The it is better to say honestly: “I can’t yet,” than to mouth pious phrases. Slow there with the large words “self-suffender,...

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The constant talker will never, or a least rarely, grasp truth. Of course even he must experience some truths, otherwise he could not exist. He does notice certain facts, observe certain relations, draw conclusions and make plans. But he does not yet...

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Author Bio

  • NameRomano Guardini
  • DescriptionGerman theologian and priest
  • BornFebruary 17, 1885
  • DiedOctober 1, 1968
  • CountryGermany
  • ProfessionCatholic Priest; Writer; Theologian
  • AwardsPeace Prize Of The German Book Trade; Bavarian Order Of Merit; Pour Le Mérite; Munich "München Leuchtet" Award; Grand Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany With Star; Erasmus Prize; Order Of Merit For Arts And Science