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Saint Augustine

It was pride that changed angels into devils it is humility that makes men as angels.

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Saint Augustine means that when angels became proud, they lost their goodness and became evil beings, or devils. In contrast, when humans practice humility, they can reach a state of goodness and purity similar to that of angels.

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