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You should not open your mouth except to express gratitude for benefits you have received, and never to mention your discontent.

Vincent de Paul

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Vincent de Paul
Age: 79 †
Born: 1581
Born: April 24
Died: 1660
Died: September 27
Catholic Priest
Priest
Never
Mouth
Express
Mouths
Gratitude
Benefits
Except
Discontent
Open
Mention
Wisdom
Received

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