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Cyprian Quotes: Men imitate the gods whom they adore, and to such miserable beings their crimes become their religion.
         

Men imitate the gods whom they adore, and to such miserable beings their crimes become their religion.


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This supernatural bread and this consecrated chalice are for the health and salvation of mankind.



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No one is strong in his own strength, but he is safe by the grace and mercy of God.



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In proportion to the size of the vessel of faith, brought by us to the Lord, is the measure we draw out of His overflowing grace.



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If He prayed who was without sin, how much more it becometh a sinner to pray!



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If a murder is committed privately it is considered a crime. But if it happens with the authority of the state, they call it courage.



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Custom is often only the antiquity of error.



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