20 August

It is the feast day of Bernard of Clairvaux.

Above: The Vision of Saint Bernard by Pietro Perugino, c. 1490

St. Bernard, who said:

Believe me, you will find more lessons in the woods than in books. Trees and stones will teach you what you cannot learn from masters.

and

With her for guide, you shall never go astray; while invoking her, you shall never lose heart; so long as she is in your mind, you are safe from deception; while she holds your hand, you cannot fall; under her protection you have nothing to fear; if she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal.

Previously on August 20, Eliel Saarinen and Eero Saarinen.