Bernard of Clairvaux Quotes

Pride causes us to use our gifts as though they came from ourselves, not benefits received from God, and to usurp our benefactor's glory.

Bernard of Clairvaux

• God
• Pride
• Glory
• Gifts

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• Pride causes us to use our gifts as though they came from ourselves, not benefits received from God, and to usurp our benefactor's glory.

  

  Bernard of Clairvaux
  • God
  • Pride
  • Glory