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There is little sweetness in the study of the literal sense, unless there be a commentary, which is found in the heart, to reveal the inward sense.

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He who is mounted on pride does not know how to sit still.

Let him sit alone, the Scripture says; and indeed, unless he sits and rests, he will not be alone.

Reading seeks for the sweetness of a blessed life, meditation perceives it, prayer asks for it, contemplation tastes it.

He who is not alone cannot be silent. And he who is not silent cannot hear you when you speak to him.

O my God, so good and tender and kind, dear friend, wise counselor, powerful support, how heartless and rash is the man who rejects you, who casts from his heart so humble and gentle a guest!

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