. . . . true devotion does no harm
whatever, but rather gives perfection to all things;
but when it is not compatible with our lawful
vocation, then, without doubt, it is false. "The
bee," says Aristotle, "extracts honey from flowers
without injuring them, and leaves them as entire
and fresh as she found them." True devotion goes
still further, for it not only does no injury to any
vocation or employment, but, on the contrary,
adorns and beautifies it. As all sorts of precious
stones, when cast into honey, receive a greater
lustre, each according to its color, so every one's
vocation becomes more agreeable when united
with devotion. By devotion, the care of the
family is rendered more peaceable, the love of
the husband and wife more sincere; the service of
the prince more faithful; and every employment
more pleasant and agreeable. --page 8
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