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maxim[3][7] = "The wisdom of the Scriptures is learned rather by prayer than by study."; | maxim[3][7] = "The wisdom of the Scriptures is learned rather by prayer than by study."; | ||
maxim[3][8] = "A diligent charity in ministering to the sick is a shortcut to the acquisition of perfect virtue."; | maxim[3][8] = "A diligent charity in ministering to the sick is a shortcut to the acquisition of perfect virtue."; | ||
maxim[3][9] = "Let women remain indoors | maxim[3][9] = "Let women remain indoors and look after their families, and not be desirous of going into public."; | ||
maxim[3][10] = "We must pray incessantly for the gift of perseverance."; | maxim[3][10] = "We must pray incessantly for the gift of perseverance."; | ||
maxim[3][11] = "We must not leave off our prayers be cause of distractions and restlessness of mind, although it seems useless to go on with them. He who perseveres for the whole of his accustomed time, gently recalling his mind to the subject of his prayer, merits greatly."; | maxim[3][11] = "We must not leave off our prayers be cause of distractions and restlessness of mind, although it seems useless to go on with them. He who perseveres for the whole of his accustomed time, gently recalling his mind to the subject of his prayer, merits greatly."; | ||
