Hildegard von Bingen
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.
The human being is a wind, and it should blow where it wills.
The human being is a fire, and it should burn with love.
The human being is water, and it should cleanse and refresh.
The human being is earth, and it should be fruitful and multiply.
The human being is air, and it should breathe the breath of life.
The human being is a spirit, and it should commune with God.
The human being is a soul, and it should seek its salvation.
The human being is a body, and it should serve its Creator.
The human being is a creature, and it should glorify its God.
The human being is a child of God, and it should live in His love.
The human being is a pilgrim, and it should journey to its heavenly home.
The human being is a warrior, and it should fight the good fight of faith.
The human being is a servant, and it should do the will of its Master.
The human being is a king, and it should rule over its passions.
The human being is a priest, and it should offer sacrifices of praise.
The human being is a prophet, and it should speak the word of God.
The human being is an apostle, and it should preach the gospel to all nations.
The human being is a martyr, and it should bear witness to the truth.
The human being is a confessor, and it should confess its sins.