José Bergamín Gutiérrez was a Spanish writer, essayist, poet, and playwright. His father served as president of the canton of Málaga; his mother was a Catholic. Bergamín was influenced by both politics and religion and attempted to reconcile Communism and Catholicism throughout his life, remarking "I would die supporting the Communists, but no further than that."
A German immersed in any civilization different from his own loses a weight equivalent in volume to the amount of intelligence he displaces. intelligence
To light one candle to God and another to the Devil is the principle of wisdom. wisdom
To sin offers repentance and forgiveness not to sin offers only punishment. forgiveness
The novel is born of disillusionment the poem, of despair. poetry
Happiness is always a coincidence. happiness
Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 other sayings from Robert Browning
22 other sayings from Robert Browning
A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 more quotes from Honore de Balzac
53 more quotes from Honore de Balzac
With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 wisdom & wit from Isadora Duncan
5 wisdom & wit from Isadora Duncan
The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 other sayings from Henry Ward Beecher
58 other sayings from Henry Ward Beecher