• Let no one believe that he has received the divine kiss, if he knows the truth without loving it or loves it without understanding it. But blessed is that kiss whereby not only is God recognized but also the Father is loved; for there is never full knowledge without perfect love.

  Bernard of Clairvaux
  French abbot 1090-1153
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1. understanding
2. recognized
3. knowledge
4. whereby
5. perfect
6. loved

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Let no one believe that he has received the divine kiss, if he knows the truth without loving it or loves it without understanding it. But blessed is that kiss whereby not only is God recognized but also the Father is loved; for there is never full knowledge without perfect love. by : Bernard of Clairvaux

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