Mark the Evangelist quotes

Mark the Evangelist quotes

last updated: November 28, 2023

“Do not become a disciple of one who praises himself, in case you learn pride instead of humility.”
-- Mark the Evangelist

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“Unless a man gives himself entirely to the Cross, in a spirit of humility and self-abasement; unless he casts himself down to be trampled underfoot by all and despised, accepting injustice, contempt and mockery; unless he undergoes all these things with joy for the sake of the Lord, not claiming any kind of human reward whatsoever - glory or honor or earthly pleasures - he cannot become a true Christian.”
-- Mark the Evangelist

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“A humble man who lives a spiritual life, when he reads the Holy Scriptures, while relate all things to himself and not to others.”
-- Mark the Evangelist

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“And they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that attended it.”
-- Mark the Evangelist

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“If the criminal will not keep his gains for ever and his victim will not always suffer want, surely man passes like a shadow and troubles himself in vain.”
-- Mark the Evangelist

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“Be very humble when you plan so that Krishna is happy with you.”
“Have more humility. Remember you don't know the limits of your own abilities. Successful or not, if you keep pushing beyond yourself, you will enrich your own life â€“ and maybe even please a few strangers.”

Source : "Ten rules for writing fiction" by A.L. Kennedy, www.theguardian.com. February 19, 2010.
“There is one common thing in superstars - enthusiasm and humility towards their work. Off sets, they are big stars for others, and they carry themselves the way they want to. When they are working, they are not stars.”
“There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility.”
“Offspring were a joy or a shame, but still the crown of their elders, nature's unpredictable creatures.”
“So, to praise others for their virtues - Can but encourage one's own efforts”
“No breeder is above catering to intelligent praise of his dog.”

Source : Terhune, Albert Payson (2014). “The Heart of a Dog - Illustrated”, p.111, Read Books Ltd
“Find the Good and Praise it" by Alex Haley”
“As a rule, so-called "positional" sacrifices are considered more difficult, and therefore more praise-worthy, than those which are based exclusively on an exact calculation of tactical possibilities.”

Source : Alexander Alekhine, Garry Kasparov (2011). “Alexander Alekhine's Best Games: Algebraic edition”, Pavilion Books
“Praise invariably implies a reference to a higher standard.”

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