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[they] praise or honor [him], he does not become high-minded at all; but rather, calling to mind his own shortcomings, he deems himself unworthy of that honor and praise. For he keeps unforgotten in his mind the commandment of the holy Apostle, which saith: *“Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”* (Rom. 12:16). Contrary to this, the proud [man] is he who knoweth not himself; on which account he hath ever set himself in his own mind [as] great and worthy of honor, and deemeth all others vile and abject in comparison with himself. 2. The humble [man], whensoever he is to put his hand to a difficult work, asketh counsel of wise and experienced men; he deemeth it no shame to receive advice from another, calling to mind that wise and true proverb: *“Eyes see more than an eye.”* Wherefore, every difficult thing he bringeth to completion in an easy manner and with success. But the proud [man] imagineth that no man is to be found wiser than himself...