Alcuin quotes

And those people should not be listened to who keep saying the voice of the people is the voice of God, since the riotousness of the crowd is always very close to madness. (Alcuin)
What makes bitter things sweet? Hunger. View quote
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Man thinks, God directs. View quote
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At Athens, wise men propose, and fools dispose. View quote
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I, your Flaccus, am busy carrying out your wishes and instructions at St. Martin's, giving some the honey of the holy scriptures, making others drunk on the old wine of ancient learning. View quote
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