64. Is there any
one who would like to be beautiful in face and at the same time to have
its charm spoilt by a beast-like body and fearful talons? Now the
form of virtues is so wonderful and glorious, and especially the beauty
of wisdom, as the whole of the Scriptures tell us. For it is more
brilliant than the sun, and when compared with the stars far outshines
any constellation. Night takes their light away in its train, but
wickedness cannot overcome wisdom. Wisd. vii. 29, 30.