"Of two evils, the less is always to be chosen."

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“And when he is out of sight, quickly also is he out of mind.”

“What canst thou see elsewhere which thou canst not see here? Behold the heaven and the earth and all the elements; for of these are all things created.”

“It is easier not to speak a word at all than to speak more words than we should.”

“He that avoideth not small faults, by little and little falleth into greater.”

“For they truly know their Lord in the breaking of bread, whose heart within them so vehemently burneth, whilst Thou, O blessed Jesus, dost walk and converse with them.”

“He is truly great that is great in charity. He is truly great that is little in himself, and maketh no account of any height of honor. And he is truly learned that doeth the will of God, and forsaketh his own will.”

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