JOHN FISHER

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 10/28/1469     Death: 7/2/1535

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

John Fisher was an English Catholic bishop, theologian and Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. He is honoured as a martyr and saint by the Catholic Church.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

John Fisher was intellectually unique for his significant contributions to theology and his role as Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, where he likely fostered intellectual growth and debate. His martyrdom and subsequent canonization by the Catholic Church also highlight his unwavering commitment to his beliefs, making him a symbol of intellectual and moral courage.

FAMOUS QUOTE

I know that without some fervour in the love of Christ, religion cannot be to you savoury, nor any work of goodness can be delectable, but every virtuous deed shall seem laborious and painful. For love maketh every work appear easy and pleasant, though it be right displeasant of itself. And contrariwise right easy labour appeareth grievous and painful, when the soul of the person that doeth the deed hath no desire nor love in doing of it. This thing may well appear by the life of hunters, the which out of doubt is more laborious and painful than is the life of religious persons, and yet nothing sustaineth them in their labour and pains but the earnest love and hearty desire to find their game.

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