You will do very well to refuse offices; for a man seldom fails to give offense in them. It ought to weary you simply to hear them mentioned.
St. Catherine of SienaConsider God's charity. Where else have we ever seen someone who has been offended voluntarily paying out his life for those who have offended him?
St. Catherine of Sienaall the vices are seasoned with pride just as the virtues are seasoned and enlivened by charity.
St. Catherine of Siena