"Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."

Thomas á Kempis

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"As the flesh is nourished by food, so is man supported by prayers"

St Augustine

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"We must not be behind time in doing good; for death will not be behind his time. "

St Phillip Neri

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