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 virgin, and it should keep its purity.

Physica

The human being is a widow, and it should serve the poor.

Physica

The human being is a married person, and it should love its spouse.

Physica

The human being is a parent, and it should raise its children in the fear of God.

Physica

The human being is a child, and it should obey its parents.

Physica

The human being is a friend, and it should be loyal to its friends.

Physica

The human being is an enemy, and it should be reconciled to its enemies.

Physica

The human being is a neighbor, and it should love its neighbor as itself.

Physica

The human being is a stranger, and it should be welcomed with hospitality.

Physica

The soul is symmetrical.

Scivias 1141

All of creation is a song of praise to God.

Physica 1151

There is a powerful force within us that heals and when released can help us to return to our natural state of balance.

Causae et Curae 1158

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.

Letter to Guibert of Gembloux 1170

The Word is living, being, spirit, all verdant greening, all creativity.

Scivias 1141

Every element has a spirit.

Physica 1151

Be not lax in celebrating.

Letter to the Prelates of Mainz 1174

The fire has its flame, but the light is from the Word.

Scivias 1141

In the abundance of herbs, the earth smiles.

Physica 1151

God has arranged everything beautifully.

Causae et Curae 1158

The marvels of God are without number.

Letter to Elisabeth of Schönau 1170