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The story goes that a hunter happened upon St. John the Evangelist holding and petting a partridge, which sat upon his wrist. The hunter expressed astonishment that a man of his mental powers could find time for so trifling an occupation with so insignificant a thing. St. John answered him by posing a question:
“Why is your bow not always taut?” “For fear,” replied the hunter,
“that remaining taut like that, it would have no force at all
when I needed to use it.” “So, then do not be surprised,”
said the Apostle, “if I rest my mind from time to time and recreate myself. All will be more dedicated to reflection as a result.”
~St. Francis de Sales
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