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Monday 21

I was negligent in noting down these thoughts, just to
keep my pride hidden. I made fun of a person who is simple
and equally kind-hearted. I was gratified to hear others say
that I am kind, and this praise came back to mind several
times. I held obstinately to my opinion with a person older to
me.

Tuesday 22

I was happy to be seen in Church by various persons at
an unusual hour of the day. In my talk I mentioned things that
did me credit. It seemed to me that I was much humbler than
another person. I said a few words of a ‘fake’ humility.

Wednesday 23

I expressed to my Confessor a greater readiness to do
certain things than I really had. Several times there came to
mind a word of praise said of me even though I did not
deserve it at all. I felt proud of a thing I thought was well done,
and expected praise for it. I excused myself.

Thursday 24

I was not quite happy at being corrected. It seemed to
me that I had been clever at writing out a booklet.

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