Quote by Peter Abelard
The purpose and cause of the incarnation was that He might illumin

The purpose and cause of the incarnation was that He might illuminate the world by His wisdom and excite it to the love of Himself. – Peter Abelard

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It is by doubting that we come to investigate, and by investigating that we recognize the truth. – Peter Abelard

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The key to wisdom is this – constant and frequent questioning, for by doubting we are led to question and by questioning we arrive at the truth. – Peter Abelard

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Twas Christmas broachd the mightiest ale; twas Christmas told the merriest tale; a Christmas gambol oft could cheer the poor mans heart through half the year. – Sir Walter Scott

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