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“Let no man's place, or dignity, or riches, puff him up; and let no man's low condition or poverty abase him. For the chief points are faith towards God, hope towards Christ, the enjoyment of those good things for which we look, and love towards God and our neighbor.”

Quote by Ignatius of Antioch

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Ignatius of Antioch

Ignatius of Antioch, born around the 1st century and died in 107 AD, was an early Christian apostle and theologian. His life is mainly recorded in his letters to the church of Antioch, where he expressed his firm faith and loyalty to the church. Ignatius was exiled to Beirut by the Roman Empire and was eventually martyred there. more

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