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Augustine of Hippo - You (God) have not only commanded...
You (God) have not only commanded continence, that is, from what things we are to restrain our love, but also justice, that is, on what we are to bestow our love. (Augustine of Hippo)

You (God) have not only commanded continence, that is, from what things we are to restrain our love, but also justice, that is, on what we are to bestow our love.

Augustine of Hippo

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