30 phrases from Don Bosco to get to know this important Catholic educator

The formation of young people consists of two things: sweetness and frequent communion and confession.

The courage of the wicked is sustained by the fear of the good.

Goodness is also esteemed by bad men, even if they do not practice it.

It is enough that you are young for me to love you deeply.

The real cause of all evil is sin. Sin makes people unhappy.

Being good does not consist in not making mistakes, but in the will to correct oneself.

The music of young people is heard with the heart, not with the ears.

I did everything I knew and could for the young people, who are the love of my whole life.

Let each perform the duties of his office in the presence of God.

Who wants to be loved, loves. And whoever is loved achieves everything, especially from young people.

Woe to those who work expecting the praises of the world; the world is a bad payer, and always pays with ingratitude.

School was not the end; it was rather the instrumental means to improve the way of life.

We don’t go to Holy Communion because we are good; let’s go to become good.

Be good. It will make your angel happy. When sorrows and misfortunes, physical or spiritual, afflict you, turn to your guardian angel with strong confidence and he will help you.

Give me souls and keep the rest, what matters to me is holy youth.

The main snare the devil sets for the young is idleness.

Education is a thing of the heart.

Only God knows the good that can come from reading a good Catholic book.

It causes me more pain to hear blasphemy than to be punched.

My life experience has been that only the practice of religion can ensure harmony in families and happiness for those who live in this valley of tears.

Remember that education is a matter of the heart, and that only God is the teacher.

Guard your eyes, for they are the windows through which sin enters the soul.

It is necessary for the Lord to take possession of the hearts of the young before sin does.

In every young person, even the most unhappy, there is a point accessible to the good and the first obligation of the educator is to look for that point, that sensitive cord of the heart, and to take advantage of it.

Effective education rests entirely on reason, religion, and kindness.

Your reward in heaven will completely make up for all your pain and suffering.

We should not be surprised to find ungrateful: even among the twelve apostles there was one.

All for God and for his glory. In everything you do, think of the glory of God as your primary goal.

Everything and everyone is conquered by the sweetness of our words and works.

Do you want your teammates to respect you? Always think well of everyone and be ready to help others. Do this and you will be happy.