Christopher Dawson

Historian British 1889 – 1970

Analyzed religious history and culture; influential Catholic intellectual historian.

380 quotes

"Death is not the end but a transition."
Death
"Perseverance is the virtue that conquers all obstacles."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is the foundation of a contented life."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the expression of the divine in us."
Creativity
"Justice requires more than laws; it requires virtue."
Justice
"Patience is not passivity but active waiting."
Patience
"Kindness is the highest form of intelligence."
Kindness
"Strength is measured not by force but by character."
Strength
"Fear is conquered through faith and understanding."
Fear
"Power without wisdom is tyranny."
Power
"Money is a servant of life, not its master."
Money
"Health is the foundation of all happiness."
Health
"Adventure is the pursuit of authentic living."
Adventure
"Imagination is the gateway to all possibilities."
Imagination
"Technology is a tool; it cannot replace human wisdom."
Technology
"History repeats itself to those who do not learn from it."
History
"Philosophy is the love of wisdom and truth."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the memory of civilization."
Literature
"Politics is the art of organizing human society."
Politics
"War is the failure of human reason and compassion."
War
"Motivation comes from knowing your purpose."
Motivation
"Inspiration is the breath of creativity."
Inspiration
"Relationships are the fabric of human existence."
Relationships
"Solitude is necessary for the soul's renewal."
Solitude
"The past is not dead; it lives in the present."
History
"Culture is the transmission of values from one generation to the next."
Art
"True leadership is service to others."
Leadership
"Love is the binding force of all human community."
Love
"Every human being possesses inherent dignity."
Life
"The conscience is the voice of God within us."
Faith