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“Come, let us give a little time to folly... and even in a melancholy day let us find time for an hour of pleasure.”

Quote by Bonaventure

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Bonaventure
Bonaventure

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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