Focus Quote by Saint Augustine

““Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by accidents of time, or place, or circumstance, are brought into closer connection with you.””

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“O God, who is ever at work and ever at rest. May I be ever at work and ever at rest.”

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