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" The desire is thy prayers; and if thy desire is without ceasing, thy prayer will also be without ceasing. The continuance of your longing is the continuance of your prayer. "

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" Oh Lord, give me chastity, but do not give it yet. "

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" Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible. "

" 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. "

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