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“The greatest saint in the world is not he who prays most or fasts most; it is not he who gives alms, or is most eminent for temperance, chastity or justice. It is he who is most thankful to God.”

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William Law
William Law

William Law, an English writer, was born in 1686 and died on April 9, 1761. His works covered various fields such as philosophy, religion, and morality, and had a profound impact on later generations. more

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