The Spiritual Combat and A Treatise on Peace of the Soul Quotes

“We shall see clearly that it is greater to despise the world than to have it at one's command; that it is infinitely preferable to submit to the humblest of men for God's sake, than to command kings and princes; that an humble knowledge of ourselves surpasses the deepest sciences; in short, that greater praise is due to him who curbs his passions on the most trivial occasions, than to him who conquers the strongest cities, defeats entire armies, or even works miracles and raises the dead to life.”
― Lawrence Scupoli, The Spiritual Combat and A Treatise on Peace of the Soul

“For in the midst of your suffering, you adore His judgements and willingly submit to His divine providence which draws good from the greatest evil and makes the malice of our enemies subservient to our enemies.”
― Lorenzo Scupoli, The Spiritual Combat and A Treatise on Peace of the Soul