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

Quote by Georges Bernanos

Topics: Action Quotes

The wish to pray is a prayer in itself. God can ask no more than...

The wish to pray is a prayer in itself. God can ask no more than...

Civilization exists precisely so that there may be no masses but rather men alert enough...

Civilization exists precisely so that there may be no masses but rather men alert enough...

The first sign of corruption in a society that is still alive is that the...

The first sign of corruption in a society that is still alive is that the...

Truth is meant to save you first, and the comfort comes afterward.

Truth is meant to save you first, and the comfort comes afterward.

A poor man with nothing in his belly needs hope, illusion, more than bread.

A poor man with nothing in his belly needs hope, illusion, more than bread.

Little things seem nothing, but they give peace, like those meadow flowers which individually seem...

Little things seem nothing, but they give peace, like those meadow flowers which individually seem...

Who are you to condemn another's sin? He who condemns sin becomes part of it,...

Who are you to condemn another's sin? He who condemns sin becomes part of it,...

The first sign of corruption in a society that is still alive is that the...

The first sign of corruption in a society that is still alive is that the...

Purity is not imposed upon us as though it were a kind of punishment, it...

Purity is not imposed upon us as though it were a kind of punishment, it...

It is the perpetual dread of fear, the fear of fear, that shapes the face...

It is the perpetual dread of fear, the fear of fear, that shapes the face...

No one ever discovers the depths of his own loneliness.

No one ever discovers the depths of his own loneliness.

What does the truth matter? Haven't we mothers all given our sons a taste for...

What does the truth matter? Haven't we mothers all given our sons a taste for...

The modern state no longer has anything but rights; it does not recognize duties any...

The modern state no longer has anything but rights; it does not recognize duties any...

When you think of the huge uninterrupted success of a book like Don Quixote, you're...

When you think of the huge uninterrupted success of a book like Don Quixote, you're...

Hell, madam, is to love no longer

Hell, madam, is to love no longer

A poor man with nothing in his belly needs hope, illusion, more than bread.

A poor man with nothing in his belly needs hope, illusion, more than bread.

It's a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order...

It's a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order...

Faith is not a thing which one loses, we merely cease to shape our lives...

Faith is not a thing which one loses, we merely cease to shape our lives...

Hell, madam, is to love no longer.

Hell, madam, is to love no longer.