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Thomas a Kempis Quotes: It is thy duty oftentimes to do what thou wouldst not thy duty too to leave undone that thou wouldst do.
         

It is thy duty oftentimes to do what thou wouldst not thy duty too to leave undone that thou wouldst do.


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