Twelve Degrees of Humility and Pride by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux - Part One

Here we read the first Part of St. Bernard de Clairvoux's book on Humility and Pride. It contains an interesting preface and summary, as well as the first two chapters of the book. Here we can see how Saint Bernard was requested by his secretary and biographer Godfrey, also known as Geoffrey of Clairvaux, to expand on St. Benedict's Steps of Humility. St. Bernard explains how he was anxious about his ability to do so. He was first worried that he might not be good enough for the project, then that in possibly doing well, he may be praised and struggle with arrogance himself.
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"Twelves degrees of Humility and Pride", written by St. Bernard of Clairvoux, is a book about pride and humility. It's a look from a monk's perspective on how to walk the path of the humble and gain control of their egotism. It teaches that a humble heart finds the path of truth, it's a lens to look through to observe one's flaws so that one may better correct them and come closer to the ultimate good. It's a book that contains Saint Bernard's quotes on humility and is also commonly known as the "Twelve Steps of Humility and Pride".
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