More Quotes by Saint Patrick
Daily I expect to be murdered or betrayed or reduced to slavery if the occasion arises. But I fear nothing, because of the promises of heaven.
Never trust a dog to watch your food.
No one should ever say that it was my ignorance if I did or showed forth anything however small according to God's good pleasure; but let this be your conclusion and let it so be thought, that - as is the perfect truth - it was the gift of God.
I prayed in the woods and on the mountain, even before dawn. I felt no hurt from the snow or ice or rain.
I grieve for you, how I mourn for you, who are so very dear to me, but again I can rejoice within my heart, not for nothing have I labored, neither has my exile been in vain.
If I have any worth, it is to live my life for God.
For after chastisement from God, and recognizing him, our way to repay him is to exalt him and confess his wonders before every nation under heaven.
I am imperfect in many things, nevertheless I want my brethren and kinsfolk to know my nature so that they may be able to perceive my soul's desire.
If I be worthy, I live for my God to teach the heathen, even though they may despise me.
So I live among barbarous tribes, a stranger and exile for the love of God.
