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 virgin, and it should keep its purity.
The human being is a widow, and it should serve the poor.
The human being is a married person, and it should love its spouse.
The human being is a parent, and it should raise its children in the fear of God.
The human being is a child, and it should obey its parents.
The human being is a friend, and it should be loyal to its friends.
The human being is an enemy, and it should be reconciled to its enemies.
The human being is a neighbor, and it should love its neighbor as itself.
The human being is a stranger, and it should be welcomed with hospitality.
The soul is symmetrical.
All of creation is a song of praise to God.
There is a powerful force within us that heals and when released can help us to return to our natural state of balance.
Holy persons draw to themselves many blessings from the Lord, for because they are cheerful in their souls, when they rest, their very sleep is a prayer.
The Word is living, being, spirit, all verdant greening, all creativity.
Every element has a spirit.
Be not lax in celebrating.
The fire has its flame, but the light is from the Word.
In the abundance of herbs, the earth smiles.
God has arranged everything beautifully.
The marvels of God are without number.