The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Humility is essential for genuine virtues to exist in a person.
Saint Augustine highlights the importance of humility as a fundamental virtue that underpins all others. He suggests that without true humility, any other virtues are superficial and lack authentic value, emphasizing the idea that personal growth and moral qualities are rooted in a humble disposition.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about personal development, one might say, 'As Saint Augustine pointed out, humility is the foundation of all virtues.'
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