Hildegard of Bingen Quotes

The word stands for the body, but the symphony stands for the spirit.

The truly holy person welcomes all that is earthly.

A person who lacks the verdancy of justice is dry, totally without tender goodness, totally without illuminating virtue.

The marvels of God are not brought forth from one's self. Rather, it is more like a chord, a sound that is played. The tone does not come out of the chord itself, but rather, through the touch of the musician. I am, of course, the lyre and harp of God's kindness.

The soul is a breath of living spirit, that with excellent sensitivity, permeates the entire body to give it life. Just so, the breath of the air makes the earth fruitful. Thus the air is the soul of the earth, moistening it, greening it.

Dare to declare who you are. It is not far from the shores of silence to the boundaries of speech. The path is not long, but the way is deep. You must not only walk there, you must be prepared to leap.

The mystery of God hugs you in its all-encompassing arms.

You are the mountain and the valley.

It is easier to gaze into the sun, than into the face of the mystery of God. Such is its beauty and its radiance.