George Leo Haydock
Catholic
1774–1849
“Sign. The diadem. It was no sin to wear it. (Capellus) — What then? May not a pious prince despise such ornaments, raising his mind above them? (Houbigant) — Silence, when I am alone. Nothing could give us a higher idea of Esther’s virtue and greatness of soul, as her elevation did not make her forget herself. (Calmet)”