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Do not  disturb  yourself  with  vain  curiosity concerning the  affairs  of  others,  nor  how  they conduct themselves,  unless  your  position  makes it your  duty  to  do  so. — Ven. Louis de  Blois.

The deceitful  charms  of  prosperity  destroy more souls  than  all  the  scourges  of  adversity. — St. Bernard.

The first  degree  of  humility  is  the  fear  of  God, which we  should  constantly  have  before  our  eyes. — Ven. Louis de  Blois.

He who  cheerfully  endures  contempt  and  is happy  under  crosses  and  affliction,  partakes  of the  humility  and  sufferings  of  Our  Lord. — St. Mechtildis.

He who  is  resigned  to  the  divine  will  shall  always surmount  the  difficulties  he  meets  with  in the  service  of  God. The Lord  will  accomplish His designs  concerning  him. — St. Vincent  de Paul.

Consent to  suffer  a  slight  temporary  pain,  that so thou  mayst  avoid  the  eternal  pains  which  sin deserves. — St. Catherine of  Siena.