A similar form of words occurs at the Cistercian House of Clairvaux, a great school of writing like S. Alban's, but whether it habitually protected its manuscripts in this manner I am unable to say: May whoever steals or alienates this manuscript, or scratches out its title, be anathema.
"The Care of Books"
John Willis Clark
The generous wish to share with all what is precious, to spread broadcast priceless truths, to shut out none from the illumination of true knowledge, has resulted in a zeal without discretion that has vulgarised Christianity, and has presented its teachings in a form that often repels the heart and alienates the intellect.
"Esoteric Christianity, or The Lesser Mysteries"
Annie Besant
Constant contests with them increased that roughness which now makes him the terror of his subordinates and alienates all affection.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers