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St. Anselm
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he great Anselm was noted for the exceptionally high importance he placed
on friendship. And one of his closest friends was Eadmer, a fellow monk.
Eadmer recognized the extraordinary character and genius of Anselm and
kept a detailed record of Anselm's thoughts, conversations, and activities.
Anselm became concerned about this and out of humility instructed his
subordinate Eadmer to destroy all of these writings.
Eadmer, ever the dutiful and obedient monk, did exactly as he was told--but
not until he had handwritten another copy that was later published as
The Life of Anselm, one of the most valuable biographies from the
Middle Ages.
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