If thou desire the love of God and man, be humble, for the proud heart, as it loves none but itself, is beloved of none but itself. Humility enforces where neither virtue, nor strength, nor reason can prevail.
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"If thou desire the love of God and man, be humble, for the proud heart, as it loves none but itself, is beloved of none but itself. Humility enforces where neither virtue, nor strength, nor reason can prevail." — Francis Quarles #faithspirituality #loveromance
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If thou desire the love of God and man, be humble, for the proud heart, as it loves none but itself, is beloved of none but itself. Humility enforces where neither virtue, nor strength, nor reason can prevail. — Francis Quarles
About Francis Quarles
Francis Quarles was a Poet from Kingdom of England (1592–1644).
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Who said "If thou desire the love of God and man, be humble, for the proud heart, as it l…"?
This quote is attributed to Francis Quarles, a Poet from Kingdom of England.
When did Francis Quarles live?
Francis Quarles lived from 1592 – 1644.
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