“Prayer purifies us, reading instructs us. Both are good when both are possible. Otherwise, prayer is better than reading.”
Quote by Isidore of Seville
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Isidore of Seville
Isidore of Seville (560-636 AD) was a Spanish saint, scholar, and bishop of Seville. He is considered one of the most important scholars of the early medieval period and is best known for his work 'Etymologiae', a comprehensive dictionary of Latin words. He was also a bishop of Seville and contributed significantly to theology, philosophy, history, geography, and the natural sciences. more
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