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Francis of Assisi

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Francis of Assisi may not have a Wikipedia page, but their words have earned a place in our collection all the same. Whether reflecting on God or Work, Francis of Assisi brought uncommon clarity to every subject. 16 of Francis of Assisi's sharpest quotes live here, spanning themes of God, Work, Religion, Peace, and Love. Here is a taste of their wisdom: "Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance."

“If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.”

— Francis of Assisi

God

All Quotes by Francis of Assisi

“Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love.”

— Francis of Assisi

Love

“I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, he can work through anyone.”

— Francis of Assisi

God

“If God can work through me, he can work through anyone.”

— Francis of Assisi

Family

“Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.”

— Francis of Assisi

Fear

“While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.”

— Francis of Assisi

Peace

“It is not fitting, when one is in God's service, to have a gloomy face or a chilling look.”

— Francis of Assisi

God

“Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love.”

— Francis of Assisi

Love

“If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.”

— Francis of Assisi

God

“Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.”

— Francis of Assisi

Religion