It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.
Original text (Latin)
Original text (Latin)
Inasmuch as love grows in you, in so much beauty grows; for love is itself the beauty of the soul.
It is love that asks, that seeks, that knocks, that finds, and that is faithful to what it finds.
What, then, does He say? "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
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Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
At very best, a person wrapped up in himself makes a small package.
Modesty is an unnatural attitude, and one which is only with difficulty taught to children.
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