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“Although you feel tepid, approach with confidence, for the greater your infirmity the more you stand in need of a physician.”

Quote by Bonaventure

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Bonaventure, born in 1221 and died on July 15, 1274, was a medieval Christian philosopher and one of the founders of the Dominican Order. He is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church and is known for his philosophical thoughts and influence on Thomas Aquinas. more

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