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Any one thing in the creation is sufficient to demonstrate a Providence to a humble and grateful mind.

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Epictetus
Philosopher
Epictetus of Hierapolis
Demonstrate
Providence
Sufficient
Humble
Grateful
Creation
Thing
Mind

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