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From the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to Thee again.

Bernard of Clairvaux

What I know of the divine sciences and Holy Scriptures, I learned in woods and fields. I have no other masters than the beeches and the oaks.
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Life Nature Religion
The tears of those repenting are the wine of angels.
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Angel Tears Wine
Hell is full of good wishes or desires.
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Catholic Desire Wish
Vines and trees will teach you that which you will never learn from masters.
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Learning Tree Vines
Understanding is the sure and clear knowledge of some invisible thing.
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Invisible Knowledge Thing Understanding
From the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to Thee again.
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Bliss Earth Thee
If you would know whether you have made a good confession, ask yourself I you have resolved to abandon your sins.
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Confession Saint Sin
There is no greater misery than false joys.
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Greater Joy Misery
Believe one who has tried, you shall find a fuller satisfaction in the woods than in the books. The trees and the rocks will teach you that which you cannot hear from the masters.
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Believe Book Nature Satisfaction Tree
Humility in furs is better than pride in tunics.
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Better Fur Humility Pride
The piercing nail has become a key to unlock the door, that I may see the good will of the Lord. And what can I see as I look through the hole?
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Faith Heart Inspiration
God will either give us what we ask, or what He knows to be better for us.
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Giving Gods Will Knows
There are three distinct comings of the Lord of which I know: His coming to men, His coming into men, and His coming against men.
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Coming Men Saint Three
Let no one believe that he has received the divine kiss, if he knows the truth without loving it or loves it without understanding it. But blessed is that kiss whereby not only is God recognized but also the Father is loved; for there is never full knowledge without perfect love.
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Believe Father Love
Grace is necessary to salvation, free will equally so – but grace in order to give salvation, free will in order to receive it.
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Giving Grace Order
What I know of the divine science and holy scripture, I learnt in the woods and fields.
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Fields Scripture Woods

From the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to Thee again.

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