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maxim[10][22] = "There is nothing more displeasing to God than our being inflated with self-esteem."; | 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 | maxim[10][24] = "When a man falls into any bodily infirmity, as he lies in bed recuperating, he must 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][25] = "When a man has a tribulation sent him from God, and is impatient, we may say to him, “You are not worthy that God should visit you; you do not deserve so great a good.â€"; | maxim[10][25] = "When a man has a tribulation sent him from God, and is impatient, we may say to him, “You are not worthy that God should visit you; you do not deserve so great a good.â€"; | ||
maxim[10][26] = "Poverty and tribulations are given us by God as trials of our fidelity and virtue, as well as to enrich us with more real and lasting riches in heaven."; | maxim[10][26] = "Poverty and tribulations are given us by God as trials of our fidelity and virtue, as well as to enrich us with more real and lasting riches in heaven."; | ||
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