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Ecclesiasticus 30
1.He that loveth his son, frequently chastiseth him, that he may rejoice in his latter end, and not grope after the doors of his neighbours.
2.He that instructeth his son shall be praised in him, and shall glory in him in the midst of them of his household.
3.He that teacheth his son, maketh his enemy jealous, and in the midst of his friends he shall glory in him.
4.His father is dead, and he is as if he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.
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5.While he lived he saw and rejoiced in him: and when he died he was not sorrowful, neither was he confounded before his enemies.
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6.For he left behind him a defender of his house against his enemies, and one that will requite kindness to his friends.
7.For the souls of his sons he shall bind up his wounds, and at every cry his bowels shall be troubled.
8.A horse not broken becometh stubborn, and a child left to himself will become headstrong.
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9.Give thy son his way, and he shall make thee afraid: play with him, and he shall make thee sorrowful.
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10.Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow, and at the last thy teeth be set on edge.
11.Give him not liberty in his youth, and wink not at his devices.
12.Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat his sides while he is a child, lest he grow stubborn, and regard thee not, and so be a sorrow of heart to thee.
13.Instruct thy son, and labour about him, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence to thee.
14.Better is a poor man who is sound, and strong of constitution, than a rich man who is weak and afflicted with evils.
15.Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better than all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues.
16.There is no riches above the riches of the health of the body: and there is no pleasure above the joy of the heart.
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- Summa Theologica, First Part of the Second Part (I-II), Question 2: Things in which man's happiness consists, art. 5
- Spirago, Part II. The Commandments, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF GOD, THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 1. OUR DUTY IN RESPECT TO OUR OWN LIFE, ¶ 9
17.Better is death than a bitter life, and everlasting rest, than continual sickness.
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- Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On the Principles of Moral Theology, Book Sixth. On Sins., Question Sixth. On Internal Sins., Article First. On Depraved Desires., n. 330
- Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, Volume II. On the Precepts of God and of the Church, Part Second. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Book Fifth. On the Fifth Precept of the Decalogue, Question Second. On the Killing and Mutilation of Oneself, n. 329
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise I. On the Cultivation of the Theological Virtues, Dissertation III. On the Cultivation of Charity, Part III. On the Cultivation of Charity Toward Self, Section II. On Sins Opposed to Charity Toward Self, n. 524
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume I, Part II. Special Moral Theology, Question I. The Duties of All Classes of Men, Art. 7. The Sins Against Love and Joy, Hatred of Creatures, n. 1310
- Bucceroni, Institutions of Moral Theology, Volume I (1914), On the Precept of Charity, II. On the Order of Charity, n. 391
- Prümmer, Manuale Theologiae Moralis, Volume I, Part I, Tract V. On Sins In General, Chapter VII. On internal sins, Article III. On evil desire, n. 405
- Prümmer, Manuale Theologiae Moralis, Volume II, Treatise XI. On The Virtue Of Justice And The Opposed Vices, Section I. On Right And On The Virtue Of Justice Itself, Question III. On The Violation Of Justice And The Reparation Of Violated Justice, Chapter III. On Unjust Damaging, Article III. On Unjust Damaging By Deeds In The Goods Of The Human Body, § 1. On Injury Against One's Own Body, n. 117
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Third Part: Concerning Commutative Justice, Section B: On Justice and Injustice in Involuntary Exchanges, Chapter I: On Injuries in the Internal Goods of Life and Body, Question Two: On the Killing of Oneself, n. 354
18.Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as messes of meat set about a grave.
19.What good shall an offering do to an idol? for it can neither eat, nor smell:
20.So is he that is persecuted by the Lord, bearing the reward of his iniquity:
21.He seeth with his eyes, and groaneth, as an eunuch embracing a virgin, and sighing.
22.Give not up thy soul to sadness, and afflict not thyself in thy own counsel.
23.The joyfulness of the heart, is the life of a man, and a never failing treasure of holiness: and the joy of a man is length of life.
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24.Have pity on thy own soul, pleasing God, and contain thyself: gather up thy heart in his holiness: and drive away sadness far from thee.
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- Bucceroni, Institutions of Moral Theology, Volume I (1914), On Sins and Virtues, VI. On Virtues, n. 349
- Koch–Preuss, Volume V: Man's Duties to His Fellowmen, Part I: Man’s Duties to his Fellowmen Individually, Chapter IV: Duties with Regard to the Material Possessions of Others, Section 6: The Duty of Giving Alms, ¶ 29
- Summa Theologica, Second Part of the Second Part (II-II), Question 30: Mercy, art. 1
- Summa Theologica, Second Part of the Second Part (II-II), Question 182: The active life in comparison with the contemplative life, art. 2
- Summa Theologica, Supplement, Question 4: The time for contrition, art. 2
25.For sadness hath killed many, and there is no profit in it.
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- Marc, Institutiones Morales, Volume I, Part First: On the First Principles of Moral Theology, Treatise V: On Virtues, Chapter II: On the Specific Distinction of Virtues, Article I: On the Distinction of Virtues in the Natural Order, § 3. On Fortitude and the Virtues Annexed to It, ¶ 406
- Prümmer, Manuale Theologiae Moralis, Volume II, Treatise XII. On the Virtue of Fortitude and the Opposed Vices, Chapter III. On the Parts of Fortitude, § 3. On Patience, n. 634
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Fortitude and on the Annexed Virtues, Second Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Fortitude, Question Three: On Patience and Longanimity, n. 923
- Summa Theologica, First Part of the Second Part (I-II), Question 39: The goodness and malice of sorrow or pain, art. 3
- Summa Theologica, Second Part of the Second Part (II-II), Question 136: Patience, art. 1
- Summa Theologica, Supplement, Question 4: The time for contrition, art. 2
- Spirago, Part II. The Commandments, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, B. GOOD WORKS, VIRTUE, SIN, VICE, VIII. THE SEVEN PRINCIPAL VIRTUES AND THE SEVEN PRINCIPAL VICES, 5. PATIENCE, MEEKNESS, PEACEABLENESS, PATIENCE, ¶ 6
26.Envy and anger shorten a man's days, and pensiveness will bring old age before the time.
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- Spirago, Part II. The Commandments, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, VI. LACK OF CHARITY TO ONE’S NEIGHBOR, ¶ 7
- Spirago, Part II. The Commandments, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, B. GOOD WORKS, VIRTUE, SIN, VICE, VIII. THE SEVEN PRINCIPAL VIRTUES AND THE SEVEN PRINCIPAL VICES, 6. THE OPPOSITE OF MEEKNESS: WRATH, ¶ 4
27.A cheerful and good heart is always feasting: for his banquets are prepared with diligence.