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The more the wicked feel moved toward
independence leading them to shake off the yoke, all
the more do the good feel inspired to submit their wills
to the principle of authority. (Letters 64)

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On our part let us always tip the scales in favor of
authority. We can hope that God, the supreme
authority, will in a thousand ways and, in matters
of a higher order, cause the scales to tip in our favor, without
people noticing it and sometimes even against their will.
(Letters 225)

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Be obedient always, even when obedience calls for
great sacrifices. (Writings 354)

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We must obey always, at all costs, even at the cost of
sacrificing the dearest affections of our hearts, like the
love Jesus had for Mary and Joseph, whose hearts He
beheld torn with grief over His loss. (Writings 345)

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To whom was it said: Ego ero merces tua magna nimis (I
will be your exceedingly great reward)? To the obedient

and faithful Abraham. (Letters 248)
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I recommend obedience! Have a high regard for this

354) virtue. It will make you rich in merits for Heaven. (Writings