Benedict of Nursia Quotes

It is useless to subdue the flesh by abstinence, unless one gives up his irregular life, and abandons vices which defile his soul.

Benedict of Nursia

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• Abandons

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• It is useless to subdue the flesh by abstinence, unless one gives up his irregular life, and abandons vices which defile his soul.

  

  Benedict of Nursia
  • Soul
  • Abstinence
  • Abandons