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To be without pity for other mens falls, is an evident sign that we shall fall ourselves shortly.

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Philip Neri
Age: 509
Born: 1515
Born: July 21
Catholic Priest
Priest
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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