God tolerates even our stammering, and pardons our ignorance whenever something inadvertently escapes us - as, indeed, without this mercy there would be no freedom to pray.
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Nationality: French Type: Theologian Born: July 10, 1509 Death: May 27, 1564 |
“Ninety per cent of the world's woe comes from people not knowing themselves, their abilities, their frailties, and even their real virtues. Most of us go almost all the way through life as complete strangers to ourselves - so how can we know anyone else?”
“I rarely get recognised. It's always a shock when someone notices me. I always think they must be confusing me with someone else.”