“Wisdom, therefore, wherever it dwells, always governs the mind well. For the powers of the body, being mostly foolish, often cast themselves into the abyss of sins: therefore the wise is preferred to the strong, because wisdom directs the steps of man; but bodily strength, although sometimes, when it has overcome some…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on Wisdom, PL 109
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1Hear therefore, O ye kings, and understand; learn, ye that be judges of the ends of the earth.
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— Wisdom of Solomon 6:1 —
2Give ear, ye that rule the people, and glory in the multitude of nations.
3For power is given you of the Lord, and sovereignty from the Highest, who shall try your works, and search out your counsels.