Quotes by Dorothy Day

As for ourselves, yes, we must be meek, bear injustice, malice, rash judgment. We must turn the other cheek, give up our cloak, go a second mile. (Dorothy Day)

Certainly we disagree with the Communist Party, as we disagree with other political parties who are trying to maintain the American way of life. (Dorothy Day)

First of all, let it be remembered that I speak as an ex-Communist and one who has not testified before Congressional Committees, nor written works on the Communist conspiracy. (Dorothy Day)

I believe that we must reach our brother, never toning down our fundamental oppositions, but meeting him when he asks to be met, with a reason for the faith that is in us, as well as with a loving sympathy for them as brothers. (Dorothy Day)

I have long since come to believe that people never mean half of what they say, and that it is best to disregard their talk and judge only their actions. (Dorothy Day)

It is easier to have faith that God will support each House of Hospitality and Farming Commune and supply our needs in the way of food and money to pay bills, than it is to keep a strong, hearty, living faith in each individual around us - to see Christ in him. (Dorothy Day)

Knitting is very conducive to thought. It is nice to knit a while, put down the needles, write a while, then take up the sock again. (Dorothy Day)

Love casts out fear, but we have to get over the fear in order to get close enough to love them. (Dorothy Day)

Men are beginning to realize that they are not individuals but persons in society, that man alone is weak and adrift, that he must seek strength in common action. (Dorothy Day)

The basis of the liturgical movement is prayer, the liturgical prayer of the church. It is a revolt against private, individual prayer. (Dorothy Day)