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The soul that is the abode of chastity acquires an energy which enables her to surmount with ease the obstacles that lie along the path of duty.

Joseph Joubert

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Joseph Joubert
Age: 69 †
Born: 1754
Born: May 7
Died: 1824
Died: May 4
Essayist
Philosopher
Writer
Soul
Acquire
Obstacles
Ease
Along
Surmount
Duty
Acquires
Path
Abode
Lying
Chastity
Energy
Enables

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