Quotes by Bossuet, Jacques BeNigne




Jacques-Benigne Bossuet (September 27, 1627 - April 12, 1704) was a French bishop, theologian, and court preacher. Bossuet was one of the first to advocate the theory of political absolutism; he made the argument that government was divine and that kings received their power from God..

"Only great souls know the grandeur there is in charity."

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"The greatest weakness of all is the great fear of appearing weak."

Bossuet, Jacques BeNigne on weakness
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