Hildegard von Bingen

Natural History German 1098 – 1179 101 quotes

Medieval mystic who wrote on natural remedies, believing that all creation is a single, living organism.

Quotes by Hildegard von Bingen

The human being is a cloud, and it should bring rain to the earth.

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The human being is a wind, and it should blow where it wills.

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The human being is a fire, and it should burn with love.

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The human being is water, and it should cleanse and refresh.

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The human being is earth, and it should be fruitful and multiply.

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The human being is air, and it should breathe the breath of life.

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The human being is a spirit, and it should commune with God.

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The human being is a soul, and it should seek its salvation.

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The human being is a body, and it should serve its Creator.

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The human being is a creature, and it should glorify its God.

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The human being is a child of God, and it should live in His love.

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The human being is a pilgrim, and it should journey to its heavenly home.

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The human being is a warrior, and it should fight the good fight of faith.

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The human being is a servant, and it should do the will of its Master.

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The human being is a king, and it should rule over its passions.

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The human being is a priest, and it should offer sacrifices of praise.

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The human being is a prophet, and it should speak the word of God.

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The human being is an apostle, and it should preach the gospel to all nations.

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The human being is a martyr, and it should bear witness to the truth.

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The human being is a confessor, and it should confess its sins.

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