In order to discover the character of people we have only to observe w…

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In order to discover the character of people we have only to observe what they love. ✨ Saint Augustine of Hippo, Catholic Way Publishing (2015). The City of God, p.903, Catholic Way Publishing
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In order to discover the character of people we have only to observe what they love. ✨ Saint Augustine of Hippo, Catholic Way Publishing (2015). The City of God, p.903, Catholic Way Publishing

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