“To pray is to desire; but it is to desire what God would have us desire.”
Quote by Francois Fenelon
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Francois Fenelon
French poet born on August 6, 1651, and died on January 7, 1715. Francois Fenelon is renowned for his poetic works, which are characterized by their unique style and rich emotions, and have had a profound impact on the development of poetry both in France and around the world. more
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