Georges Bernanos Quotes

A thought which does not result in an action is nothing much and an action which does not proceed from a thought is nothing at all.

Fear true fear is a savage frenzy. Of all the insanities of which we are capable it is surely the most cruel.

I have no ambition to change my nature, I merely intend to conquer my dislikes.

We pay a heavy, very heavy price for the superhuman dignity of our calling. The ridiculous is always so near to the sublime. And the world, usually so indulgent to foibles, hates ours instinctively.

O miracle—thus to be able to give [peace] we ourselves do not possess, sweet miracle of our empty hands!