Spiritual Experiences (Buss) n. 736

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736. Consequently, spirits, especially those who during their life had been proud, can never know otherwise than that they are better than others; and they also find it hard that others should reflect upon them. When, however, they are brought into a state of reflection, they are brought into the state of a better life, for they can then first recognize themselves, and more truly know what they are.


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