“They say that love and tears are learned without any master; and I may say that there is no great need of studying at the court to learn envy and revenge.”
Quote by Nicolas Caussin
Work
The Holy Court in Five Tomes. The First Treating of Motives, which Should Excite Men of Quality to Christian Perfection: the Second of the Prelate, Souldier, Statesman, and Lady: the Third of Maxims of Christianity Against Prophaness, Divided Into Three Parts, Viz. Divinity, Government of this Life, and State of the Other World: the Fourth Containing the Command of Reason Over the Passions: the Fifth Containing the Lives of the Most Famous and Illustrious Courtiers; Taken Both Out of the Old and
This multi-volume work delves into the principles of Christian living, examining the motivations that should drive individuals of high standing towards spiritual excellence. It further explores the duties and virtues of religious leaders, soldiers, statesmen, and ladies. The third volume addresses maxims of Christianity, dividing them into theological, earthly governance, and eschatological aspects. The fourth volume discusses the control of reason over emotions. The final volume compiles biographies of distinguished courtiers, drawing from both historical and legendary sources. more