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Never betray His principles for any reason whatsoever, and take great care not to spoil God's affairs by too much haste in them.
Vincent de Paul
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Vincent de Paul
Age: 79 †
Born: 1581
Born: April 24
Died: 1660
Died: September 27
Catholic Priest
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