“It is almost certain that excess in eating is the cause of almost all the diseases of the body, but its effects on the soul are even more disastrous.”
Quote by Alphonsus Liguori
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Alphonsus Liguori
Alphonsus Liguori, born on September 27, 1696, in Naples, Italy, and died on August 1, 1787. He was a prominent Italian writer, theologian, composer, and Catholic saint. Liguori is known for his moral theology and religious writings, which have had a profound impact on posterity. more
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