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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
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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

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Francis Quarles between May 8, 1592 and September 8, 1644. He/she was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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