William Tyndale (1494–1536) Bible translator and agitator from England
Selected Writings (2003) edited by David Daniell
“It is the mind that maketh good or ill, That maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor.”
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Julian of Norwich (1342–1416) English theologian and anchoress
Summations, Chapter 48
Context: Our good Lord the Holy Ghost, which is endless life dwelling in our soul, full securely keepeth us; and worketh therein a peace and bringeth it to ease by grace, and accordeth it to God and maketh it pliant. And this is the mercy and the way that our Lord continually leadeth us in as long as we be here in this life which is changeable.
For I saw no wrath but on man’s part; and that forgiveth He in us. For wrath is not else but a forwardness and a contrariness to peace and love; and either it cometh of failing of might, or of failing of wisdom, or of failing of goodness: which failing is not in God, but is on our part. For we by sin and wretchedness have in us a wretched and continuant contrariness to peace and to love. And that shewed He full often in His lovely Regard of Ruth and Pity. For the ground of mercy is love, and the working of mercy is our keeping in love. And this was shewed in such manner that I could not have perceived of the part of mercy but as it were alone in love; that is to say, as to my sight.
“These wretched kings,
Of whom all men speak ill, have oft some good in them.”
François Andrieux (1759–1833) French man of letters and playwright
Ces malheureux rois,
Dont on dit tant de mal, ont du bon quelquefois.
Le Meunier de Sans-Souci. (Ed. 1818, Vol. III., p. 205).
Translation reported in Harbottle's Dictionary of quotations French and Italian (1904), p. 26.
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) First wife of Charles, Prince of Wales
"Princess Diana: 10 most inspiring quotes from the 'people's princess'", Hello Magazine, Daily News (1 July 2015)
Aurelius Augustinus (354–430) early Christian theologian and philosopher
Patrologia Latina, vol. 37, p. 1922
“This is our epoch, good or bad, beautiful or ugly, rich or poor — we did not choose it.”
Nikos Kazantzakis book The Saviors of God
The Saviors of God (1923)
Context: This is our epoch, good or bad, beautiful or ugly, rich or poor — we did not choose it. This is our epoch, the air we breathe, the mud given us, the bread, the fire, the spirit!
Let us accept Necessity courageously. It is our lot to have fallen on fighting times. Let us tighten our belts, let us arm our hearts, our minds, and our bodies. Let us take our place in battle!
“A poor wretch will readily believe whatever suits him.”
Ludovico Ariosto book Orlando Furioso
Il miser suole
Dar facile credenza a quel che vuole.
Canto I, stanza 56 (tr. G. Waldman)
Orlando Furioso (1532)