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Holy Quotes

Words touching on the sacred and the ideal.

These holy quotes move between doctrine and metaphor: one insists perfection isn't found in any single state of life but in holy conduct across every stage of it, a matter of lived Faith rather than status.

In his holy flirtation with the world, God occasionally drops a handkerchief. These handkerchiefs are called saints.

Quotes by Frederick Buechner

The space between the television set and the viewer is holy ground.

Quotes by Fred Rogers

Holy wisdom confounds Satan and all his wickednesses.

Quotes by Francis of Assisi

Holy poverty confounds cupidity and avarice and the cares of this world.

Quotes by Francis of Assisi

Holy charity confounds all diabolical and fleshly temptations and all fleshly fears.

Quotes by Francis of Assisi

Man makes holy what he believes.

Quotes by Ernest Renan

Faith in a holy cause is to a considerable extent a substitute for lost faith in ourselves.

Quotes by Eric Hoffer

It is the chief joy of all holy beings to witness the joy and happiness of those around them.

Quotes by Ellen G. White

In addition to the vehicles currently known, the holy grail of commercial spaceflight remains a single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) reusable spaceplane.

Quotes by Dylan Taylor

He'd believe anything provided it's not in Holy Scripture.

Quotes by Douglas Feaver

The knowledge and spiritual conviction we receive from the Holy Ghost are the result of revelation.

Quotes by David A. Bednar

The Koran shows every sign of being thrown together by human beings, as do all the other holy books.

Quotes by Christopher Hitchens

No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Saviour, if it is just and if the intention is purely for His holy service.

Quotes by Christopher Columbus

To forgive and to be forgiven are the two points of holy magnificence and holy modesty; round these two centres the whole doctrine of largesse revolves.

Quotes by Charles Williams

Earthly wisdom is doing what comes naturally. Godly wisdom is doing what the Holy Spirit compels us to do.

Quotes by Charles Stanley

He sees no need for setting apart one day in seven as a holy day, since to him all days are God's.

Quotes by Charles Eastman

Friendship, of itself a holy tie, is made more sacred by adversity.

Quotes by Charles Caleb Colton

Money can actually make you holy.

Quotes by Bo Sanchez

I ordered a decaf coffee the other night, and I was like, 'Holy crap, I'm an adult.'

Quotes by Blackbear

I've got a sister who races motorcycles and another sister who's a Holy Roller preacher.

Quotes by Billy Carter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do these holy quotes come from a single tradition?
No, they range from formal doctrine describing the Holy Ghost as a distinct spirit to casual uses of holy grail describing entertainment goals.
What does the quote about perfection and holy conduct mean?
It argues perfection isn't tied to a specific role or set of tasks, but instead to living with holy, religious conduct throughout every stage of life, grounded in Faith.
Is holy grail used literally in these quotes?
No, it's used figuratively twice, once for staying topical and entertaining, and once for television's power to change lives, not as a religious reference.
Is there a formal theological quote among these?
Yes, one quote describes the Holy Ghost as a spiritual being that exists as its own unique presence within the Godhead.
What overall tone do the holy quotes share?
They mix sincere Reverence with lighter, borrowed uses of holy, reflecting how broadly the word gets applied beyond religion.

Two entertainment quotes borrow 'holy grail' loosely, calling topical relevance or life-changing television its own kind of grail. A more formal quote describes the Holy Ghost as its own unique presence within the Godhead, approached with real Reverence.