I was always exceedingly delighted with that saying of Chrysostom, The foundation of our philosophy is humility; and yet more pleased with that of Augustine: As the orator, when asked, What is the first precept in eloquence? answered, Delivery: What is the second? Delivery: What is the third? Delivery: so if you ask me concerning the precepts of the Christian religion, I will answer, first, second, and third, Humility.
John Calvin — Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
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