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Quote by Isidore of Seville

“If a man wants to be always in God's company, he must pray regularly and read regularly. When we pray, we talk to God; when we read, God talks to us.”

Quote by Isidore of Seville

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Isidore of Seville
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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