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From what does such contrariness arise in habitually angry people, but from a secret cause of too high an opinion of themselves so that it pierces their heart when they see any man esteem them less than they esteem themselves? An inflated estimation of ourselves is more than half the weight of our wrath.
— Saint Thomas More (1478-1535)
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It is madness for a Christian to be envious. In Christ we have all received infinitely great blessings.
— Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
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It is an indubitable truth that the highest Divine Providence arranges all of creation. God considers all things beforehand and takes care for all things. This is the Divine fatherly care of which the blessed apostle Peter speaks: “Cast all of your cares upon Him, because He is concerned for you.” (I Pet. 5:7)
— Saint Elias Minjatios
Augustine (354-430), Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Uncategorized
God is not what you imagine or what you think you understand. If you understand you have failed.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
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In Christ, therefore, do I understand and possess all truth that is in heaven and earth and hell, and in all creatures; and so great is the truth and the certainty that were the whole world to declare the contrary I would not believe it, yea, I should mock at it.
–Blessed Angela of Foligno (1248-1309)
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The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.
–Flannery O’Connor (1925-1964)