6 Quotes & Sayings By Ambrose Of Milan

Ambrose, a native of Milan, was raised in a Christian home and educated at the Ancient School of Greece. He joined the court of Theodosius II as a young man and became a close advisor during his reign. In 383, he was appointed Bishop of Milan by the emperor - a position he held until his death in 397. As bishop, Ambrose set out to defend ethics and morality against all forms of vice and temptation Read more

He is perhaps best known for his sermon, The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me.

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Let your door stand open to receive Him, unlock your soul to Him, offer Him a welcome in your mind, and then you will see the riches of simplicity, the treasures of peace, the joy of grace. Throw wide the gate of your heart, stand before the sun of the everlasting light... Ambrose Of Milan
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Woman, the child of so many tears shall never perish. Ambrose Of Milan
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No one heals himself by wounding another. Ambrose Of Milan
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The practice of perfect virtue does not require teaching, but instructs others. Ambrose Of Milan
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If you have two shirts in your closet, one belongs to you and the other to the man with no shirt. Ambrose Of Milan