An enlightened person raises the level of the consciousness of the entire community.
A Christian atmosphere is no protection against preening egos.
The Fellowship: The Literary Lives of the Inklings: J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, Charles Williams
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