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sstormwatch

A quote

Mar 14, 2009 21:05

A small historical quote for me to remember
"The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest."
~ Sir Thomas More (1478 - 1535)

art, housework

Comments 5

bwliadain March 15 2009, 07:05:39 UTC

Like that! It's absolutely the truth, but is so easy to forget when we do.the.same.things.every.blessed.day....

sstormwatch March 16 2009, 05:03:25 UTC

This is why I wanted to post it. I must keep it in mind, or I wonder why I even bother to do this stuff day in and day out.

bwliadain March 16 2009, 05:14:57 UTC

And it's even more important and true when you are Building Future Humans!

love3angle March 16 2009, 02:18:33 UTC

Another reason why he is a Saint. I love that he was such a worldly man, yet still of such strong faith. He's a lot easier for me to understand and identify with than many others.

sstormwatch March 16 2009, 05:05:15 UTC

Yes, he had patience, and understanding, beyond mere mortal status it seems. I need to read more of his writings.