Short Quotes - Author Venerable Bede Showing 1 - 4 of 4 Add Quote I am my own secretary; I dictate, I compose, I copy all myself. Venerable Bede Upvote0 I have devoted my energies to the study of the scriptures, observing monastic discipline, and singing the daily services in church; study, teaching, and writing have always been my delight. Venerable Bede Discipline Upvote0 He alone loves the Creator perfectly who manifests a pure love for his neighbor. Venerable Bede Love Upvote0 And I pray thee, loving Jesus, that as Thou hast graciously given me to drink in with delight the words of Thy knowledge, so Thou wouldst mercifully grant me to attain one day to Thee, the fountain of all wisdom and to appear forever before Thy face. Venerable Bede Wisdom Upvote0