Venerable Bede (c. 672 - May 25, 735) was an English saint, scholar, and monk who had a profound impact on Christian theology, history, and literature in the early medieval period. He is best known for his comprehensive history, 'The Ecclesiastical History of the English People,' which is an important source for the study of early English history.
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Source: Venerable Bede Collection [3 Books]
Source: Historia Abbatum Auctore Anonymo
“I am my own secretary; I dictate, I compose, I copy all myself.”
“All the ways of this world are as fickle and unstable as a sudden storm at sea.”
“He alone loves the Creator perfectly who manifests a pure love for his neighbor.”
“Unfurl the sails, and let God steer us where He will.”
Source: The age of Bede
“I was no longer the centre of my life and therefore I could see God in everything.”