Only great souls know the grandeur there is in charity.
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Showing all text quotesBirth: | 27th September, 1627 |
Death: | 12th April, 1704 |
Nationality: | French |
Profession: | Bishop, Theologian, Writer |
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Jacques Benigne Bossuet was born in Dijon, France. He was a French bishop, theologian and writer, renowned for his sermons and other addresses. He studied at the University of Paris. Court preacher to Louis XIV of France, he was a strong advocate of political absolutism and the divine right of kings. He was also an important courtier and politician. He wrote several books include: Politics Drawn from the Very Words of Holy Scripture, Meditations for Lent, Meditations for Advent, Meditations on Mary, and Letters of Spiritual Direction.
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