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There is nothing more dangerous in the spiritual life, than to wish to rule ourselves after our own way of thinking.

Philip Neri

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Philip Neri
Age: 509
Born: 1515
Born: July 21
Catholic Priest
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Florence
Tuscany
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Saint Neri
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Saint Filippo Neri
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St. Philippo di Neri
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