Wisdom of Saint Francis if Assisi

"The 'flesh' seeks glory in virtue and human applause in keeping vigils and long prayers; it leaves nothing to the soul, and tries to steal the profit even from tears of contrition."

-- Saint Francis of Assisi

This quote, attributed to Saint Francis, is insightful because it serves as a warning about the subtlety of vanity and pride. How thin the serpent that can slip through any crack and even corrupt what seems (exteriorly) to be so good!

- Fr. D.B. Thompson