Be careful to be gentle, lest in removing the rust, you break the whole instrument. - Benedict of Nursia

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You can do something other than working with God in His purpose, but it will always be something lesser, and you couldn't come up with something better.

Benedict of Nursia

Be careful to be gentle, lest in removing the rust, you break the whole instrument.

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Whenever you begin any good work you should first of all make a most pressing appeal to Christ our Lord to bring it to perfection.

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He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.

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Listen and attend with the ear of your heart.

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There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts.

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He should first show them in deeds rather than words all that is good and holy.

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Stick with your heart and you'll be fine.

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