John Bunyan quotes

John Bunyan was an English writer and Puritan preacher, widely known for his allegorical novel "The Pilgrim’s Progress." His works have become classics of Christian literature and have been translated into many languages. He remains an enduring figure in both religious history and English literature. Here are 55 of his quotes:

One leak will sink a ship: and one sin will destroy a sinner. (John Bunyan)
It beareth the name of Vanity Fair, because the town where 't is kept is lighter than vanity. View quote
John Bunyan
You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. View quote
John Bunyan
If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us... View quote
John Bunyan
Every fat must stand upon its own bottom. View quote
John Bunyan
Some said, "John, print it"; others said "Not so." Some said, "It might do good"; others said, "No." View quote
John Bunyan
The name of the Slough was Despond. View quote
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Some things are of that nature as to make One's fancy chuckle, while his heart doth ache. View quote
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This hill though high I covent ascend; The difficulty will not me offend; For I perceive the way of life lies here. Come, pluck up, heart; let's neither faint nor fear. View quote
John Bunyan
He who runs from God in the morning will scarcely find Him the rest of the day. View quote
John Bunyan
What God says is best, is best, though all the men in the world are against it. (John Bunyan)
Prayer will make a man cease from sin, or sin will entice a man to cease from prayer. View quote
John Bunyan
Dark clouds bring waters, when the bright bring none. View quote
John Bunyan
In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words with out a heart. View quote
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There was a castle called Doubting Castle, the owner whereof was Giant Despair. View quote
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He who bestows his goods upon the poor shall have as much again, and ten times more. View quote
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a man there was, though some did count him mad, the more he cast away the more he had. View quote
John Bunyan
It is said that in some countries trees will grow, but will bear no fruit because there is no winter there. View quote
John Bunyan
I will stay in prison till the moss grows on my eye lids rather than disobey God. View quote
John Bunyan
Pray often, for prayer is a shield to the soul, a sacrifice to God, and a scourge for Satan. View quote
John Bunyan
Though there is not always grace where there is the fear of hell, yet, to be sure, there is no grace where there is no fear of God. (John Bunyan)
Nothing can hurt you except sin; nothing can grieve me except sin; nothing can defeat you except sin. Therefore, be on your guard, my Mansoul. View quote
John Bunyan
For to speak the truth, there are but few that care thus to spend their time, but choose rather to be speaking of things to no profit. View quote
John Bunyan
It is profitable for Christians to be often calling to mind the very beginnings of grace with their souls. View quote
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The road of denial leads to the precipice of destruction. View quote
John Bunyan

John Bunyan

John Bunyan - Image
Occupation: English Clergyman
Born: November 28, 1628
Died: August 31, 1688
Quotes count: 55
Wikipedia: John Bunyan

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