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“If we judged by realities we should give honor not to the rich for the fine clothes they wear but to the poor who are the makers of such things.”

Quote by Odo of Cluny

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Odo of Cluny
Odo of Cluny

Odo of Cluny (878 - November 18, 942) was a prominent abbot who played a significant role in the reform of monastic life in medieval Europe. During his tenure as the abbot of the Abbey of Cluny, he initiated reforms that had a profound impact on religious life across the continent. more

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