“The glory of wisdom is unfading, and it is open only to those who truly love it and diligently seek it. But those who seek it falsely will in no way attain it, because, as was said above, the Holy Spirit of discipline will flee from deceit, and wisdom will not enter into a wicked soul. Therefore, in Proverbs, wisdom s…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on Wisdom, PL 109
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13She preventeth them that desire her, in making herself first known unto them.
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11Wherefore set your affection upon my words; desire them, and ye shall be instructed.
12Wisdom is glorious, and never fadeth away: yea, she is easily seen of them that love her, and found of such as seek her.
— Wisdom of Solomon 6:13 —
14Whoso seeketh her early shall have no great travail: for he shall find her sitting at his doors.
15To think therefore upon her is perfection of wisdom: and whoso watcheth for her shall quickly be without care.