Quotes by John Henry Newman

John Henry Newman (1801-1890) was a prominent English theologian, scholar, and cardinal, best known for his role in the Oxford Movement, which sought to revive the Catholic roots of the Church of England. Born in London, Newman’s intellectual journey led him to embrace Roman Catholicism, where he became a significant figure in the Catholic Church. His writings, particularly "Apologia Pro Vita Sua," reflect his deep spiritual insights and commitment to truth. Newman’s legacy endures through his influence on ecumenism and education, culminating in his canonization in 2019.

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"Fear not that thy life shall come to an end, but rather that it shall never have a beginning."

John Henry Newman

"Growth is the only evidence of life."

John Henry Newman

"To live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often."

John Henry Newman

"The love of our private friends is the only preparatory exercise for the love of all men."

John Henry Newman

"Let us act on what we have, since we have not what we wish."

John Henry Newman

"From the age of fifteen, dogma has been the fundamental principle of my religion: I know no other religion; I cannot enter into the idea of any other sort of religion; religion, as a mere sentiment, is to me a dream and a mockery."

John Henry Newman

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