Humility is the root, mother, nurse, foundation, and bond of all virtue.
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Chrysostom Quote
“O most grateful burden, which comforts them that carry it! The burdens of earthly masters gradually wear out the strength of those who carry them; but the burden of Christ assists the bearers of it, because we carry not grace, but grace us.”
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