Dietrich Von Hildebrand Inspirational Quotes (5)

There are really no serious arguments for communion in the hand. But there are the most gravely serious kinds of arguments against it.

Beauty kindles love, and only the one who remains captivated by it, only the one who is intoxicated by it, only the one who remains a lover while he is investigating its essence, can hope to penetrate its essence.

One saintly priest attracts more souls to Christ...than do those who lack the imprint of their sacred office

Better to be a beggar in freedom than to be forced into compromises against my conscience.

Purity perceives and respects the character of sex-its depth, seriousness, intimacy, and true home within wedded love, which alone makes possible the total and mutual gift of self.