Benedict of Nursia Professions : Saint Born : 480 Died : March 21, 543 Browse All Authors Top 24 quotes by Benedict of Nursia Idleness is an enemy of the soul. Benedict of Nursia idleness soul enemy Then are they truly monks when they live by the labor of their hands. Benedict of Nursia monk peace hands He who has ears for hearing, let him listen Benedict of Nursia hearing ears The prophet shows that, for the sake of silence, we are to abstain even from good talk. If this be so, how much more needful is it that we refrain from evil words, on account of the penalty of the sin! Benedict of Nursia silence sake evil Similar Authors Albert Chmielowski saint Brigit of Kildare saint Bridget of Sweden saint Brendan saint Athanasius of Alexandria saint Arsenius the Great saint All Authors