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[...that they may] read and comprehend [useful] and meaningful books, and become learned, virtuous, and devout Christians. 11. Finally, the true patriot never weakens, nor does he withdraw his hand from nation-benefiting works when certain envious or ungrateful persons—failing to recognize the benefaction he has wrought, or being stricken with envy at his patriotism and good name—slander him unjustly, or put an evil interpretation upon his deeds. But rather, looking to the common good, he is all the more inflamed with the spirit of patriotism; sparing neither silver nor expense, he renovates the schools, adorns the holy churches, and does for his nation all the good that lies within his power. And in this manner, he makes his good name and memory immortal forever upon the earth; and in return for his benefaction, he receives his reward from God, both here and in the world to come. For this is Christ, our merciful God, who, for the sake of His love for a single man...