Julian of Norwich quotes, with sources
English anchoress and mystic whose Revelations of Divine Love, based on visions she received in 1373, is the earliest surviving book in English known to have been written by a woman. Here are 4 short quotes by Julian of Norwich (c. 1342 – c. 1416), each with the work it comes from, drawn from 4 sources.
All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.
Thou shalt not be overcome.
Love was His meaning.
God, of Thy Goodness, give me Thyself: for Thou art enough to me.
Sources
- Revelations of Divine Love, Ch. 27
- Revelations of Divine Love, Ch. 5
- Revelations of Divine Love, Ch. 68 (approx.)
- Revelations of Divine Love, Ch. 86
Themes
Spiritual Love Hope Calm Resilience
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