Catholicism, holiness and spirituality: A few epigrams from Hopkins

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January 14, 2005

A few epigrams from Hopkins

Some lighter-than-usual fare from Gerard Manley Hopkins:

(i)

Of virtues I most warmly bless,
Most rarely see, Unselfishness.
And to put graver sins aside,
I own a preference for Pride.

(ii)

You ask why Clarissa can't hold her tongue.
Because she fears her fingers will be stung.

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Took the brain quiz. Results: 50-50-56-43 and the profile seemed to have me fairly well, calling me "somewhat more critical of yourself than is necessary". It also, however, had me "avoiding" an enjoyment of life too much because of a "sense of duty"???? and having a "tendency to be organized and attentive to details"????.....Thanks for the fun........

Posted by: Jim | January 14, 2005 at 10:28 PM

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