“If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.”
Quote by Francis of Assisi
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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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