Quote#Love
Because of the Shewing I am not good but if I love God the better:…
Quote byJulian of Norwich · 1342–1500
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Chapter 9.
English (original)
Because of the Shewing I am not good but if I love God the better: and in as much as ye love God the better, it is more to you than to me.
— Julian of Norwich
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