"There is naturally in ever y man a desire to know but what profiteth knowledge without the fear of God? Better of a surety is a lowly peasant who ser veth God than a proud philosopher who watcheth the stars and neglecteth the knowledge of himself. He who knoweth himself well is vile in his own sight; neither regardeth he the praises of men. If I knew all the things that are in the world and were not in charity what should it help me before God who is to judge me according to my deeds?"