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He is greatly honored by the time we take to weigh with mature deliberation matters having to do with his service, as are all those with which we deal.
Vincent de Paul
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Vincent de Paul
Age: 79 †
Born: 1581
Born: April 24
Died: 1660
Died: September 27
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[P]resent misfortune presupposes good luck in the future.
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