God judged it better to bring good out of evil than to suffer no evil to exist.
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What I needed most was to love and to be loved, eager to be caught. Happily I wrapped those painful bonds around me; and sure enough, I would be lashed with the red-hot pokers or jealousy, by suspicions and fear, by burst of anger and quarrels.Saint Augustine
If we live good lives, the times are also good. As we are, such are the times.
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I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are wise and very beautiful; but I have never read in either of them: Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden.
Saint Augustine
There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.
Saint Augustine
The purpose of all wars, is peace.
Saint Augustine
You aspire to great things Begin with little ones.
Saint Augustine
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