Faith & Spirituality Sayings
133 sayings found from the Medieval era from 19 authors
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The true meaning of freedom is the freedom of the soul from the bondage of the body.
The existence of God is a matter of demonstration, not of faith.
The human mind is a mirror that reflects the divine light.
The knowledge of God is the ultimate goal of human existence.
The human soul is a divine spark, and it is capable of uniting with God.
The world was created for the sake of man, and man was created for the sake of God.
The true meaning of worship is to meditate on the works of God.
The human soul is a simple substance, and it is not composed of parts.
The human body is a tool for the soul, and it should be kept in good condition.
The human mind is capable of understanding the divine attributes.
The true perfection of man consists in his knowledge of God and his love for Him.
The human soul is the most precious thing in the world.
They worship idols, and they are very cruel, for they eat human flesh.
Though the body moves, the soul may stay behind.
The Fire that on my bosom burns, Is not the Fire of Hell; But the Fire of Love, that turns My Soul into a Bell.
Drink wine. This is life eternal. This is all that youth will give you. It is the season for wine, roses, and drunken friends.
I sent my soul through the invisible, some letter of that after-life to spell.
I sent my Soul through the Invisible, Some letter of that After-life to spell: And by and by my Soul return'd to me, And evermore my Soul said, 'I myself am Heav'n and Hell.'
For in the Market-place, one Dusk of Day, I watched the Potter thumping his wet Clay: And with its all obliterated Tongue It murmur'd—'Gently, Brother, gently, pray!'
Why, if the Soul can fling the Dust aside, And naked on the Air of Heaven ride, Were't not a Shame—were't not a Shame for him In this clay carcase crippled to abide?