“In order to avoid contention, never contradict anyone, except in case of sin or some danger to a neighbor; and when necessary to contradict others, and to oppose your opinion to theirs, do it with so much mildness and tact, as not to appear to do violence to their mind, for nothing is ever gained by taking up things with excessive warmth and hastiness.”
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Louis IX of France
Louis IX of France, also known as Saint Louis, was born on April 25, 1214, and died on August 25, 1270. He was the King of France and is renowned for his piety and charity. more
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