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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Gregory the Dialogist
He beholdeth every high thing. He is a king over all the children of pride. 42. That is, he looks down as if from above on all, who are, as it were, placed beneath him; because while he strives in his intention against his Maker, he scorns to think any one like himself. And this fitly suits his members also, because all the wicked, elated through swelling of heart, despise with the haughtiness of pride all whom they behold. …
Thomas Aquinas
Another is that Leviathan has the power to do great and powerful actions, and he explains this saying, "he sees everything which is sublime," that is, the intention of the devil is to attach himself to whatever is sublime. As these properties are characteristic of pride, he shows as a consequence that the devil is not only proud in himself, but he exceeds everyone in pride and is the source of pride in others. …
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