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Humility in furs is better than pride in tunics.

Bernard of Clairvaux

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Bernard of Clairvaux
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All things are possible to one who believes.
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Action and contemplation are very close companions they live together in one house on equal terms. Martha and Mary are sisters.
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There are three distinct comings of the Lord of which I know: His coming to men, His coming into men, and His coming against men.
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Vines and trees will teach you that which you will never learn from masters.
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God will either give us what we ask, or what He knows to be better for us.
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A truly obedient man does not discriminate between one thing and another, since his only aim is to execute faithfully whatever may be assigned to him.
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Death is the gate of life.
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Therefore gird yourselves manfully and take up joyful arms for the name of God.
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Ingratitude is the soul's enemy... Ingratitude is a burning wind that dries up the source of love, the dew of mercy, the streams of grace.
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Prayer is a virtue that prevaileth against all temptations.
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We find rest in those we love, and we provide a resting place in ourselves for those who love us.
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Jesus to me is honey in the mouth, music in the ear, a song in the heart.
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There are some who wish to learn for no other reason than that they may be looked upon as learned, which is ridiculous vanity ... Others desire to learn that they may morally instruct others, that is love. And, lastly, there are some who wish to learn that they may be themselves edified and that is prudence.
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If then you are wise, you will show yourself rather as a reservoir than as a canal. For a canal spreads abroad water as it receives it, but a reservoir waits until it is filled before overflowing, and thus communicates, without loss to itself, its superabundant water. In the Church at the present day, we have many canals, few reservoirs.
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To serve Mary is a mark of eternal salvation to come.
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Wherever...thou shalt be, pray secretly within thyself. If thou shalt be far from a house of prayer, give not thyself trouble to seek for one, for thou thyself art a sanctuary designed for prayer. If thou shalt be in bed, or in any other place, pray there thy temple is there.
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It is a fault, not a virtue, to wish your humility recognized and applauded.
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If you would know whether you have made a good confession, ask yourself I you have resolved to abandon your sins.
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Understanding is the sure and clear knowledge of some invisible thing.
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