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Show " SHORT SERMONS. Never to hurt those who have hurt us is a great virtue, and generously to forgive an Insult shows great courage. cour-age. It is a great glory to forgive when one could easily revenge one's self. St Isidore. , That which embitters the mind Is that we cast on others the malice and bitterness that we have in ourselves. When the mind is tranquil in the enjoyment en-joyment of the truth, and the peace of a good conscience," then, as we tjave nothing bitter in ourselves, we have only sweetness for others. The true sign of innocence either preserved pre-served or recovered is sweetness. Bossuet As long as we are in this mortal life, nothing is more necessary for us than humility. St Teresa. Our lives by acts exemplary not only win themselves good names, but do to others give matter for virtuous deeds, by which we live. Chapman. |