Sometimes the character of the mistress is inferred from the dress of her maids.
• Letter 54
• Letter 54
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Interdum animus dominarum ex ancillarum habitu iudicatur.
— Jerome
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Interdum animus dominarum ex ancillarum habitu iudicatur." in the context of "Sometimes the character of the mistress is inferred from the dress of her maids.
• Letter 54" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Jerome" (Quotes, Letters)
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About Jerome
Saint Jerome (c. 347 – 30 September 420), full name Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus, is best known as the translator of the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into Latin. Jerome's edition, the Vulgate, is still the official biblical text of the Roman Catholic Church. He is canonized in all Christianity and recognized by the Vatican as a Doctor of the Church.
About Jerome
Saint Jerome (c. 347 – 30 September 420), full name Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus, is best known as the translator of the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into Latin. Jerome's edition, the Vulgate, is still the official biblical text of the Roman Catholic Church. He is canonized in all Christianity and recognized by the Vatican as a Doctor of the Church.
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