Benedict
Benedict is a masculine given name. It comes from the Latin benedictus, meaning "blessed" and most commonly refers to Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict and thereby of Western Monasticism (Benedictine).
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Famous quotes containing the word benedict:
“I haven’t strength of mind not to need a career.”
—Ruth Benedict (1887–1948)
“The Japanese are, to the highest degree, both aggressive and unaggressive, both militaristic and aesthetic, both insolent and polite, rigid and adaptable, submissive and resentful of being pushed around, loyal and treacherous, brave and timid, conservative and hospitable to new ways.”
—Ruth Benedict (1887–1948)
“... liberty is the one thing no man can have unless he grants it to others.”
—Ruth Benedict (1887–1948)