For love is a willful stirring of our thoughts unto God, so that it receive nothing that is against the love of Jesus Christ, and therewith that it be lasting in sweetness of devotion; and that is the perfection of this life.
Richard Rolle Quotes
It behoves thee to love God wisely; and that may thou not do but if thou be wise.
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| Birth: | 1290 |
| Death: | 1349 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Writer |
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Richard Rolle was an English religious writer, Bible translator, and hermit. He is known as Richard Rolle of Hampole or de Hampole, since after years of wandering he settled in Hampole, near the Cistercian nunnery.
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