Philosophy can be compared to some powders that are so corrosive that, after they have eaten away the infected flesh of a wound, t...hey then devour the living flesh, rot the bones, and penetrate to the very marrow. Philosophy at first refutes errors. But if it is not stopped at this point, it goes on to attack truths. And when it is left on its own, it goes so far that it no longer knows where it is and can find no stopping place.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make str...aight your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for your body.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
Like vinegar on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. Like a moth in clothing or a worm in wood, sorrow gnaws at the hu...man heart.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
If he should take back his spirit to himself, and gather to himself his breath, all flesh would perish together, and all mortals r...eturn to dust.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been thus destroyed, t...hen in my flesh I shall see God,LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.... Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »