But, in so doing, she harms herself more than she can harm others.
"By stirring up the mud in a dark pool, you dim the reflection of the star which, before, shone bright within it.

But you do not dim the star, shining on high.
"So is it with the slanderous thoughts of evil minds.

They stir up their own murkiness; but they fail to dim the stars.
"We must bear with Sister Mary Rebecca." "Go not nigh them, Reverend Mother," begged old Antony.

"I will tend them with due care and patience.

These pains in bones, and general shiverings, are given quickly from one to another.