We must not count…

Gregory the Great (c. 540-604), Humility, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic

We must not count on ourselves, because even if we know what kind of person we are today, we do not know what we will be tomorrow. Nobody must rejoice in the security of their own good deeds. As long as we are still experiencing the uncertainties of this life, we do not know what end may follow…we must not trust in our own virtues.
–Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540-604)

Whatever you possess…

Gregory the Great (c. 540-604), Page: Quotes, Possessions, Quote Author, Quote Topic

Whatever you possess must not possess you; whatever you own must be under the power of your soul; for if your soul is overpowered powered by the love of this world’s goods, it will be totally at the mercy of its possessions. In other words, we make use of temporal things, but our hearts are set on what is eternal. Temporal goods help us on our way, but our desire must be for those eternal realities which are our goal.
–Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540-604)

A spiritual guide…

Gregory the Great (c. 540-604), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic

A spiritual guide should be silent when discretion requires and speak when words are of service. Otherwise he may say what he should not or be silent when he should speak. Indiscreet speech may lead men into error and an imprudent silence may leave in error those who could have been taught.
–Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540-604)

True riches are…

Gregory the Great (c. 540-604), Page: Quotes, Quote Author

The only true riches are those that make us rich in virtue. Therefore, if you want to be rich, beloved, love true riches. If you aspire to the heights of real honor, strive to reach the kingdom of Heaven. If you value rank and renown, hasten to be enrolled in the heavenly court of the Angels.
–Saint Gregory the Great (c. 540-604)