Saint Basil Quotes About Silence

Quotes about: Silence

• We should not accept in silence the benefactions of God, but return thanks for them.

  Saint Basil

  Silence, Catholic, Return

  Saint Basil (2010). “Ascetical Works (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 9)”, p.137, CUA Press

• I reckon silence more profitable than speech, for? in the words of the Preacher, 'The words of wise men are heard in quiet' (Eccles. 9:17).

  Saint Basil

  Christian, Wise, Men

• First and foremost, the monk should own nothing in this world, but he should have as his possessions solitude of the body, modesty of bearing, a modulated tone of voice, and a well-ordered manner of speech. He should be without anxiety as to his food and drink, and should eat in silence.

  Saint Basil

  Should Have, Voice, Silence

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