Lectionary Calendar

Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
the Fourth Week of Lent

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Pastoral Resources

Sermon Quotations Archive

Quotations regarding 'Ostentation'

5 entries

Ostentation is the signal flag of hypocrisy.

Edwin Hubbel Chapin, American Clergyman

Fashion for the most part is nothing but the ostentation of riches.

John Locke, English Philosopher (1632-1704)

Nobility of spirit has more to do with simplicity than ostentation, wisdom rather than wealth, commitment rather than ambition.

Riccardo Muti, Italian Celebrity (1941- )

Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.

William Penn, English Leader (1644-1718)

That which is given with pride and ostentation is rather an ambition than a bounty.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Roman Statesman

5 entries