Maxims and Sayings of St. Philip Neri: Difference between revisions
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maxim[10][20] = "As for those who run after visions, dreams, and the like, we must lay hold of them by the feet and pull them to the ground by force, lest they should fall into the devil’s net."; | maxim[10][20] = "As for those who run after visions, dreams, and the like, we must lay hold of them by the feet and pull them to the ground by force, lest they should fall into the devil’s net."; | ||
maxim[10][21] = "According to the rules of the fathers and ancient monks, whoever wishes to advance in perfection must hold the world in no reputation."; | maxim[10][21] = "According to the rules of the fathers and ancient monks, whoever wishes to advance in perfection must hold the world in no reputation."; | ||
maxim[10][22] = "There is nothing more displeasing to God | maxim[10][22] = "There is nothing more displeasing to God than our being inflated with self-esteem."; | ||
maxim[10][23] = "When a man knows how to break down his own will and to deny his soul what it desires, he has got a good degree in virtue."; | maxim[10][23] = "When a man knows how to break down his own will and to deny his soul what it desires, he has got a good degree in virtue."; | ||
maxim[10][24] = "When a man falls into any bodily infirmity, he must lie and think, and say, “God has sent me this sickness, because He wishes something of me; I must therefore make up my mind to change my life and become better.â€"; | maxim[10][24] = "When a man falls into any bodily infirmity, he must lie and think, and say, “God has sent me this sickness, because He wishes something of me; I must therefore make up my mind to change my life and become better.â€"; | ||
