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“A promise is a child of the understanding and the will; the understanding begets it, the will brings it forth.”

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Francis of Assisi

St. Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic saint who lived from June 24, 1182, to October 3, 1226. He is considered a reformer of the Catholic Church, known for his emphasis on poverty and simplicity of life. more

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