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From Quotes by Peter Abelard
- In fact we say that an intention is good, that is, right in itself, but that an action does not bear any good in itself…
- We call an intention good which is right in itself, but the action is good, not because it contains within it some good, but because…
- I had wished to find in philosophy and religion a remedy for my disgrace; I searched out an asylum to secure me from love... duty,…
- Our redemption through the suffering of Christ is that deeper love within us which not only frees us from slavery to sin, but also secures…
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