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Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you.
Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you.
Approximate author period: c. 392 AD · classical
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- Saint Augustine
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- Approximate author period: c. 392 AD · classical
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