A noble thing, then, is modesty, which, though giving up its rights, seizing on nothing for itself, laying claim to nothing, and in some ways somewha… - Ambrose
" "A noble thing, then, is modesty, which, though giving up its rights, seizing on nothing for itself, laying claim to nothing, and in some ways somewhat retiring within the sphere of its own powers, yet is rich in the sight of God, in Whose sight no man is rich. Rich is modesty, for it is the portion of God.
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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
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St. Ambrose
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Saint, Bishop of Milan Ambrogio
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Saint, Bishop of Milan Aurelius Ambrosius
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Saint Ambrose
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Saint, Bishop of Milan Ambrose
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Saint, Bp. of Milan Ambrosius
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Saint, Bishop of Milan Ambroise
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Saint, Bishop of Milan Amvrosīĭ
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Saint, Bishop of Milan Aurelio Ambrogio
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Saint Ambrose Bishop of Milan
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Ambrosius
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St Ambrose
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How far, O rich, do you extend your senseless avarice? Do you intend to be the sole inhabitants of the earth? Why do you drive out the fellow sharers of nature, and claim it all for yourselves? The earth was made for all, rich and poor, in common. Why do you rich claim it as your exclusive right? The soil was given to the rich and poor in common—wherefore, oh, ye rich, do you unjustly claim it for yourselves alone? Nature gave all things in common for the use of all; usurpation created private rights. Property hath no rights. The earth is the Lord's, and we are his offspring. The pagans hold earth as property. They do blaspheme God.
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