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For pity's sake, don't start meeting troubles halfway.

Teresa of Avila

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Consider seriously how quickly people change, and how little trust is to be had in them and hold fast to God, Who does not change.
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Don't let your sins turn into bad habits.
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In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.
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