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Fragments, Ch. 45 — Tolle Lege

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St. Clement of Alexandria

Fragments

Chapter 45

Maximus, Sermon 2.— John of Damascus, II. Chap. 70.— Antonius Melissa, Book I. Sermon 52.

Flattery is the bane of friendship. Most men are accustomed to pay court to the good fortune of princes, rather than to the princes themselves.

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Source: Fragments (New Advent)