Short Quotes - Author Georges Bernanos Showing 1 - 16 of 16 Add Quote No one ever discovers the depths of his own loneliness. Georges Bernanos Loneliness Upvote0 A thought which does not result in an action is nothing much, and an action which does not proceed from a thought is nothing at all. Georges Bernanos Thought Upvote0 A poor man with nothing in his belly needs hope, illusion, more than bread. Georges Bernanos Hope Upvote0 Civilization exists precisely so that there may be no masses but rather men alert enough never to constitute masses. Georges Bernanos Men Upvote0 Hell, madam, is to love no longer. Georges Bernanos Love Upvote0 It is the perpetual dread of fear, the fear of fear, that shapes the face of a brave man. Georges Bernanos Fear Upvote0 Hope is a risk that must be run. Georges Bernanos Hope Upvote0 Faith is not a thing which one "loses," we merely cease to shape our lives by it. Georges Bernanos Faith Upvote0 Little things seem nothing, but they give peace, like those meadow flowers which individually seem odorless but all together perfume the air. Georges Bernanos Peace Upvote0 Who are you to condemn another's sin? He who condemns sin becomes part of it, espouses it. Georges Bernanos Sin Upvote0 The first sign of corruption in a society that is still alive is that the end justifies the means. Georges Bernanos Society Upvote0 The modern state no longer has anything but rights; it does not recognize duties any more. Georges Bernanos Rights Upvote0 The wish to pray is a prayer in itself. God can ask no more than that of us. Georges Bernanos God Upvote0 Truth is meant to save you first, and the comfort comes afterward. Georges Bernanos Truth Upvote0 It's a fine thing to rise above pride, but you must have pride in order to do so. Georges Bernanos Order Upvote0 What does the truth matter? Haven't we mothers all given our sons a taste for lies, lies which from the cradle upwards lull them, reassure them, send them to sleep: lies as soft and warm as a breast! Georges Bernanos Truth Upvote0