I despise the proper constructions and cases, because I think it very unfitting that the words of the celestial oracle should be restricted by the rules of Donatus [a well-known grammarian].
We make Idols of our concepts, but Wisdom is born of wonder - Pope Gregory I
We make Idols of our concepts, but Wisdom is born of wonder
- Pope Gregory I
The Holy Bible is like a mirror before our mind's eye. In it we see our inner face. From the Scriptures we can learn our spiritual deformities and be… - Pope Gregory I
The Holy Bible is like a mirror before our mind's eye. In it we see our inner face. From the Scriptures we can learn our spiritual deformities and be…
You cannot acquire the gift of peace if by your anger you destroy the peace of the Lord. - Pope Gregory I
You cannot acquire the gift of peace if by your anger you destroy the peace of the Lord.
The universe is not rich enough to buy the vote of an honest man. - Pope Gregory I
The universe is not rich enough to buy the vote of an honest man.
The only true riches are those that make us rich in virtue. Therefore, if you want to be rich, beloved, love true riches. If you aspire to the height… - Pope Gregory I
The only true riches are those that make us rich in virtue. Therefore, if you want to be rich, beloved, love true riches. If you aspire to the height…
If the intention is unclean, the deed that follows from it will also be evil, even if it seems good. - Pope Gregory I
If the intention is unclean, the deed that follows from it will also be evil, even if it seems good.
You don't climb a mountain in leaps and bounds, but by taking it slowly. - Pope Gregory I
You don't climb a mountain in leaps and bounds, but by taking it slowly.
Act in such a way that your humility may not be weakness, nor your authority be severity. Justice must be accompanied by humility, that humility may … - Pope Gregory I
Act in such a way that your humility may not be weakness, nor your authority be severity. Justice must be accompanied by humility, that humility may …
Whatsoever one would understand what he hears must hasten to put into practice what he has heard. - Pope Gregory I
Whatsoever one would understand what he hears must hasten to put into practice what he has heard.
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