“The figures of Scripture are not arid, since they produce lively growths in us. And in Ecclesiasticus: "Charm and beauty delight the eye, but better than either, the flowers of the field."”
Bonaventure, 13th c. — Collations on the Hexaemeron, Collation 14
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22Thine eye desireth favour and beauty: but more than both corn while it is green.
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20Wine and musick rejoice the heart: but the love of wisdom is above them both.
21The pipe and the psaltery make sweet melody: but a pleasant tongue is above them both.
— Sirach 40:22 —
23A friend and companion never meet amiss: but above both is a wife with her husband.
24Brethren and help are against time of trouble: but alms shall deliver more than them both.