Statements of famous people about God and faith

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Without faith, a person does not live, he dies a natural death or kills himself

Quote from “The Reading Circle” by the Russian writer Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828 – 1910), from the chapter “NOVEMBER 16 (Faith)”.

Blessed is he who believes, he is warm in the world!

Quote from the comedy “Woe from Wit” (1824) by the Russian writer and diplomat Alexander Sergeevich Griboedov (1795 – 1829). Words by Alexander Andreevich Chatsky (act I, scene 7). Sofia tells Chatsky about how she waited for him while he was away. To this Chatsky responded with the phrase “Blessed is he who believes, he is warm in the world!”

God will soak you, God will dry you

Russian proverb meaning: In a situation of uncertainty, trust God (higher power).

God gives the cross and gives strength to bear it

Quote from the novel “Anna Karenina” (1873 - 1877) by the Russian writer Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828 - 1910), part II, chapter XXXIV. Madame Stahl's words addressed to the prince.

God won't give it away, the pig won't eat it

Russian proverb expressing hope for luck, success in a risky and difficult matter.

God sees the truth, but will not tell you soon

1) that justice will triumph sooner or later 2) justice is often restored very late (Russian proverb).

I need God because he is the only being who can be loved forever...

Quote from the novel “Demons” (1872) by the Russian writer Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821 – 1881). Words by Stepan Trofimovich Verkhovensky (teacher of Nikolai Stavrogin), shortly before his death (part 3, chapter 7, 2).

God is good for the people

Quote from the novel “Les Miserables” (1862) by the French writer Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885), translated by A. K. Vinogradov (1888 – 1946). Words of a French senator in a dispute with Bishop Miriel (chapter 8, book 1, part 1).

God, in the Western world, has been replaced by respectability and air conditioning

Words by American writer Amiri Baraka (1934 – 2014, until 1967 Leroy Jones).

God, give me the intelligence and peace of mind to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

The first words of the so-called Prayer for Peace of Mind.

Be afraid of everything that comes between you and God - the spirit living in your soul

Quote from “The Reading Circle” by the Russian writer Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828 – 1910), from the chapter “JANUARY 15 (Faith)”.

A large number of monasteries and churches is always a sign of the backwardness of the people

Quote from the novel “War and Peace” (1863 – 1869) by the Russian writer Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828 – 1910), Volume 3, part I, VII. Words of the French Emperor Napoleon from a conversation with the Russian envoy of Alexander I - Balashov.

Statements of famous people about God and faith

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What do famous and talented people think about the spiritual aspect of life? We have collected for you quotes from respected and wise personalities of our time about faith in God, and how it influenced their lives and activities.

Fyodor Dostoevsky, writer

The most serious problems of modern man arise from the fact that he has lost the sense of meaningful cooperation with God in His purpose for humanity.
God! What a book, this Holy Scripture, what a miracle and what power given to man with it!... And how many secrets, resolved and revealed! I love this book! Death to the people without God's Word, for the soul thirsts for this word and every beautiful perception.

Honore de Balzac, writer

To doubt God means to believe in Him.

Albert Einstein, physicist

I believe in God as a Person and in all conscience I can say that I have never been an atheist for a single minute of my life.
The basis of all scientific work is the belief that the world is an orderly and knowable entity. This belief is based on religious feeling.

Henri Becquerel, physicist

It was my work that led me to God, to faith.

Galileo Galilei, scientist

In the actions of nature the Lord God appears to us in a manner no less worthy of admiration than in the divine verses of Scripture.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, philosopher, scientist

I confess that the greatness of Holy Scripture fills me with amazement, and the holiness of the Gospel speaks to my heart. How insignificant are philosophical works, despite all their brilliance, in comparison with the Holy Scriptures! Can any other work, in so short a time, so exalt itself, being the work of an ordinary man?
Is it possible that the One about whom the Holy Books tell was nothing more than a simple man? Do we really hear in them the voice of a dreamer or an ambitious sectarian? What beauty, what purity in His being! How much captivating kindness is in His teaching! What a height in His rules! What depth of wisdom is in His speeches! What presence of the Spirit, what insight and faithfulness in His answers! What mastery over your passions! Where can I find a person, a sage, who could act like this, suffer and die, without showing weakness and vanity? Yes, if Socrates lived and died as a philosopher, then Jesus Christ lived and died as God.

Eugene O'Neill, American playwright

When people create gods for themselves, they are deprived of God.

Johann Goethe, writer

Let scientific culture develop, let natural science prosper in depth and breadth, let the human spirit improve as much as it likes, but it will not surpass the heights and moral culture of Christianity, as it shines and shines in the Gospels.

Blaise Pascal, French mathematician and physicist

Without the teachings of Christ, people would eat each other, the world would become hell and become corrupted.

Heinrich Heine, writer

I have already spoken about the transformation that, in relation to divine affairs, took place in my soul. I owe my sanctification to simply reading one book. - Books? Yes, and this is an old, very old book... and this book is simply called the Bible. It is rightfully called the Holy Scripture.

Theodore Roosevelt, US President

Almost every one of those people whose activities produced results based their life path primarily on the teachings of the Bible.

Alexander Pushkin, poet

I think that we will never give the people anything better than Scripture... to find all human life in it. Religion created art and literature, everything that was great since ancient times!... Without this, there would be no philosophy, no poetry, no morality. The British are right that they give the Bible to children... My children will read the Bible in the original with me... The Bible is universal... This is the only book in the world: it has everything.

Marina Tsvetaeva, poetess

What can we say about God? Nothing. What can we say to God? All.

Martti Larni, Finnish writer

Many believe in God, but not many believe in God.

Isaac Asimov, American science fiction writer

The Lord loves us all, but is not delighted with any of us.

Kazimierz Brandys, Polish writer

Previously, they were looking for evidence of the existence of God, now we have to look for evidence of the existence of man.

Jacques Maritain, French philosopher

The greatest merit of the Church is that it is holy, although it consists of sinners.

Herbert Agar

The truth that sets us free is most often the truth that we do not want to listen to.

Benjamin Franklin, American statesman

An atheist is an unhappy child who tries in vain to convince himself that he has no father.

Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski

People decided that there is no God, but their decision is not binding on God.

Emerson Fitipaldi, Formula 1 racing driver

Jesus Christ is so great and I am so small that I have no words to describe Him. I know for sure that He radically changed the course of the history of our civilization. The entire history of mankind is divided into two eras: before and after the Nativity of Christ. Jesus is number one. He is the most powerful and important person who has ever lived on the planet. If we followed His teaching even 20%, the world would be a much better place.

Ronaldo, football player

I am considered the best footballer in the world, the number one footballer. But the greatest man in the world is Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God. He is the true number one.

Napoleon Bonaparte, French Emperor

I know people and I can say that Jesus Christ was not just a man. He cannot be compared with any of the people who lived on earth. Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Charlemagne and I founded empires. However, what was at the heart of our ingenious creations? Force. Jesus Christ founded His empire on love, and today millions of people are ready to give their lives for Him.
The Gospel is not a book, but a living being with action and power that conquers everything that resists it. The soul that admires the beauty of the Gospel no longer belongs to itself. God owns it entirely; He directs her thoughts and abilities, she belongs to Him. The gospel has some mysterious power, something amazingly powerful; warmth that affects the mind and enchants the heart... When this Book lies on my table, ... I do not get tired of reading it and always read it with the same pleasure.
The Bible is an extraordinary book. She is a Living Being who conquers everything that opposes her.

Isaac Newton, physicist

The Bible contains more evidence of authenticity than all of secular history.

Abraham Lincoln, US President

I believe that the Bible is God's best gift to man. Everything beautiful from the Savior of the world is transmitted to us through this book.
Never say that the Lord is on your side; It’s better to pray that you yourself will be on the side of the Lord.

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In a realist, faith is not born from a miracle, but a miracle from faith

Quote from the novel “The Brothers Karamazov” (1878 – 1880) by the Russian writer Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821 – 1881). About the faith of Alexei Fedorovich Karamazov (book I, V).

There are many faiths, but one spirit

Quote from the novel “Resurrection” (1889 – 1899) by the Russian writer Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828 – 1910). The words of the old man whom Nekhlyudov met at the crossing (part 3, chapter 21).

Faith without works is dead

Words of the Holy Apostle James from the Bible from the Council Epistle of the Apostle James.

Faith moves mountains

Quote from the Bible, from the Gospel of Matthew, which tells the story of how Jesus cast out a demon from a man who was possessed (chapter 17, pp. 14 - 21).

Faith answers those questions that reason cannot answer, but which it cannot help but ask itself.

Quote from “The Reading Circle” by the Russian writer Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828 – 1910), from the chapter “NOVEMBER 16 (Faith)”.

Faith is an understanding of the meaning of life and recognition of the responsibilities arising from this understanding

Quote from “The Reading Circle” by the Russian writer Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (1828 – 1910), from the chapter “JANUARY 13 (Faith)”.

Believing in God is not smart, but religion must be protected, since the people need a restraining principle, otherwise they will not work

Quote from the story “The Story of an Unknown Man” (1893) by the Russian writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 – 1904). About Pekarsky.

I believe because it is absurd (Credo quia absurdum)

Words attributed to the early Christian writer from Carthage Tertullian.

I believe because it is absurd (Credo quia absurdum)

An ancient Latin expression attributed to St. Augustine (354 – 430).

A believer is not afraid of adversity, but in the face of adversity, he does not despair

The 101st aphorism of the book “Thoughts and Aphorisms Not Included in the Fruits of Meditation” (1884) by the fictional civil servant Kozma Prutkov (1803 - 1863).

What you believe in is what it is...

Quote from the play “At the Lower Depths” (1902) by Russian writer Maxim Gorky (1868 – 1936). Luke's words in a conversation with the thief Ash (act 2).

Praise, Bless, Preach (Laudare, Benedicere, Praedicare)

Motto of the Dominican religious order.

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!

The last line from Psalm 150 of the Psalter (Bible, Old Testament).

All religions, arts and sciences are branches of one tree

Words from physicist Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955).

All good moral philosophies are but servants of religion

Words of the English philosopher and politician Francis Bacon (1561 – 1626).

Every gift is good

Quote from the Bible, words of the Apostle James (Epistle of the Apostle James, Chapter 1, Art. 17).

The head of every man is Christ, the head of every wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.

Quote from the Bible, from the 1st Epistle to the Corinthians of St. Apostle Paul.

Quotes about love from the Bible

This is love, that we did not love God, but He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. (1 John 4:10)
Beloved! let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love has not known God, because God is love. (1 John 4:7–8)
The Lord appeared to me from afar and said: I have loved you with eternal love and therefore have extended favor to you. (Jer. 31.3)
And we have this commandment from Him, that he who loves God should also love his brother. (John 4:21)
But God proves His love for us by the fact that Christ died for us while we were still sinners. (Rom.5:8)
See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called and be children of God. (1 John 3:1)
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
I give you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, let you also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:34–35)
Be all of the same mind, compassionate, brotherly, merciful, friendly, humble in wisdom; Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult; on the contrary, bless, knowing that you are called to this in order to inherit the blessing. (1 Peter 3:8)
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. Jesus said to him: You answered correctly; do this and you will live. (Luke 10:25–28)
Most of all, have fervent love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. (1Pet.4:8)
And if I give away all my property and give my body to be burned, but do not have love, it does me no good. (1 Cor. 13.3)
And now these three remain: faith, hope, love; but love is the greatest of them all. (1 Cor. 13:1)
Love is patient, merciful, love does not envy, love is not arrogant, is not proud, is not rude, does not seek its own, is not irritated, does not think evil, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; covers everything, believes everything, hopes everything, endures everything. (1 Cor. 13:4–8)
Better is a dish of greens, and with it love, than a fattened bull, and with it, hatred. (Proverbs 15:17)
And live in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as an offering and sacrifice to God for a sweet aroma. (Eph.5:2)
If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries, and have all knowledge and all faith, so that I could move mountains, but do not have love, then I am nothing. (1 Cor. 13:2)
Love for the Lord is glorious wisdom, and whoever He pleases shares it as He pleases. (Sir.1,14)
The eyes of the Lord are on those who love Him. He is a mighty protection and a strong support, a cover from the heat and a cover from the midday heat, a guard against stumbling and a guard against falling; He elevates the soul and enlightens the eyes, gives medicine, life and blessing. (Sir.34,16–17)

Short Bible quotes about love.

God is love. John 4.8
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles. Sol 24.17
Just as in water there is face to face, so a person’s heart is to man. Proverbs 27,19
What you hate, don’t do to anyone. Commodity 4.15
Greater love has no one than to lay down his life for his friends. John 15,13
But to you who hear, I say: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you. Luke 6:27
Bless those who curse you and pray for those who abuse you. Luke 6:28
He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no temptation in him. 1 John 2:10
Love consists in our acting according to His commandments. 2John 6
Above all, put on love, which is the sum of perfection. Col.3,14
Let us love Him because He first loved us. 1John 4:19
If you love Me, keep My commandments. John 14,15
The Lord protects all those who love Him. Ps.144.20
This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15,12
Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39