"Though he was a good philosopher and theologian, he was a better religious. Those well acquainted with him are convinced that he never lost his baptismal innocence. Neither his holiness nor his learning made him a disagreeable companion or an undesirable friend. It would be hard to say whether he was more admired or loved by those who came into contact with him."
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Anthony John Maas, Sylvester Maurus (1913) Catholic Encyclopedia
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Sylvester Maurus
Sylvester Maurus (31 December 1619 – 13 January 1687) was a Jesuit theologian.
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