Quotes about Contemplation
In order to know God, we must often think of Him; and when we come to love Him, we shall then also think of Him often, for our heart will be with our treasure.
— Brother Lawrence
As you look back on a year almost ended, recall the ways in which God has been inviting you to return, again and again, to Love which is the same as returning to God
— Fr. Richard Rohr
If there be such a distinguishing excellency in divine things, tis rational to suppose that there may be such a thing as seeing it.
— Jonathan Edwards
Meditation is a serious intention of the mind whereby wee come to search out the truth, and settle it effectually upon the heart.
— Jonathan Edwards
The time when you should most of all withdraw into yourself is when you are forced to be in a crowd.
— Epicurus
We must free ourselves from the prison of everyday affairs and politics.
— Epicurus
It's a great thing learning how to die.
— Epicurus
One knows what is right, but holds it at arm's length for a time, neither throwing it out, nor embracing it.
— Eric Metaxas
Wilberforce is having thoughts now that seem utterly strange and foreign.
— Eric Metaxas
It was not apathy or passiveness. For him, prayer was a display of the strongest possible activity.
— Eric Metaxas
Nobody know when he is going to die. It is no good simply putting it off all the time, as we tend to do. If you face it, you realize you hold your life in your hands, and you're ready to let go at any moment. I think that is real wisdom.
— Bede Griffiths
How do we wait? The Bible says very clearly that we are to be still.
— Benny Hinn