Character Quote by John Cassian

“No structure of virtue can possibly be raised in our soul unless, first, the foundations of true humility are laid in our heart.”

John Cassian

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Character Firsts Foundation Heart Humility Raised Soul Spirituality Structure True humility Virtue

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...we must first scrutinize thoroughly anything appearing in our hearts or any saying suggested to us. Has it come purified from the divine and…

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“It is not an external enemy we dread. Our foe is shut up within ourselves. An internal warfare is daily waged by us.”

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