It is idle to play the lyre for an ass. - Ambrose

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It is idle to play the lyre for an ass.

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Saint Ambrose, Latin: Sanctus Ambrosius, "Ambrosius episcopus Mediolanensis"; Italian: Sant'Ambrogio; Lombard: Sant'Ambroeus) (c. 340 – 4 April 397), bishop of Milan (Mediolanum in Latin), was one of the most eminent bishops of the 4th century. Together with Augustine of Hippo, Jerome, and Gregory I, he is counted as one of the four doctors of the West of antique church history.

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Native Name: Ambrosius Mediolanensis

Alternative Names: St. Ambrosius • St. Ambrose • Saint, Bishop of Milan Ambrogio • Saint, Bishop of Milan Aurelius Ambrosius • Saint Ambrose • Saint, Bishop of Milan Ambrose • Saint, Bp. of Milan Ambrosius • Saint, Bishop of Milan Ambroise • Saint, Bishop of Milan Amvrosīĭ • Saint, Bishop of Milan Aurelio Ambrogio • Saint Ambrose Bishop of Milan • Ambrosius • St Ambrose

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Jerome Augustine of Hippo Charles Haddon Spurgeon Teresa of Ávila John Chrysostom

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"When we find ourselves in some grave danger, we must not lose courage but firmly trust in God, for where there is the greatest danger, there is also the greatest help from Him Who wants to be called our "Help" in times of peace and in times of tribulation."

if you can not calm your mind, check at least your tongue. For so it is written: Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips that they speak no guile. Seek peace and pursue it.

But sometimes even when faith is to be relied upon, youth is not trusted.

It is idle to play the lyre for an ass. - Ambrose

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