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“God often works more by the life of the illiterate seeking the things that are God's, than by the ability of the learned seeking the things that are their own.”

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Anselm of Canterbury
Anselm of Canterbury

Anselm of Canterbury was a significant figure in medieval Christianity, born in 1033 and died on April 21, 1109. He is renowned for his theological thoughts and educational contributions. more

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