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66Only two quotes by Saint Augustine99

Augustine of Canterbury (c. first third of the 6th century – 26 May 604) was a Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 598. He is considered the 'Apostle to the English' and a founder of the English Church.

66O Lord, help me be pure, but not yet.99 [+]

66The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.99 [+]

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