Chastity Quote by Saint Augustine

“If a shameless woman expects to be defiled and then dies of her fierce love because you do not consent, will chastity also be homicide?” quote by Saint Augustine — Download Open image

“If a shameless woman expects to be defiled and then dies of her fierce love because you do not consent, will chastity also be homicide?”

Saint Augustine

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