“[A] truly humble spirit humbles itself as much amid honors as amid insults, acting like the honeybee which makes its honey equally as well from the dew that falls on the wormwood as from that which falls on the rose.”
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Correspondence, Conferences, Documents: I. Correspondence. v. 1. 1607-1639
The volume includes a comprehensive selection of letters, documents, and conference records from the specified timeframe, providing a detailed look into the political, social, and cultural context of the era. more
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Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul, born on April 24, 1581, and died on September 27, 1660, was a renowned French priest, social reformer, and philanthropist. He is best known for his compassion and care for the poor and vulnerable, having founded organizations dedicated to aiding the needy, most notably the Vincentian Congregation, which continues to provide assistance worldwide. more
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