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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
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Peace is worth more than all worldly possessions in addition, God rewards it even in this life.
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