Although thy opinion be good, yet if for God's sake thou leavest it to follow that of another, it will be more profitable to thee.
-Bk. I, ch. ix.
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You do wrong in criticising this and that, and in wanting everybody to agree with your views. If we wish to be little children we must imitate them, for they do not profess to know what is best, and are pleased with everything. Besides, there is no merit in doing something merely because it is reasonable.
-Conseils et Souvenirs.
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Adapted from Just For Today(©1943 Burns & Oates)
Nihil Obstat: Reginaldus Phillips, S.T.L.,Censor deputatus
Imprimatur: Edwardus Myers, Vic. Cap.
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