"And with animals, if we approach them in a rational way we shall find a trace of the intelligible in them which is a not unworthy imitation of what is above reason. For if we look at those beings that naturally care for their offspring, we are encouraged to define for ourselves reverently and with godly boldness that God exercises providence in his sovereign uniqueness over all beings."
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Ambiguum 10, 1189B-C; trans. , Maximus the Confessor (Routledge, 1996) pp. 144-145.
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Maximus the Confessor
, also known as Maximus the Theologian and Maximus of Constantinople (c. 580 β 13 August 662), was a Christian monk, theologian, and scholar.
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