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Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, known as Francis of Assisi, was an Italian mystic, poet and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. Inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty, he became a beggar and an itinerant preacher.
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“Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance. Where there is patience and humility, there is neither anger nor vexation. Where there is poverty and joy, there is neither greed nor avarice. Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.”
“We must not be wise and prudent according to the flesh, but, instead, we must be simple, humble and pure.”
“St. Francis reportedly said, "Preach Jesus, and if necessary use words."”
“Always remember to preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.”
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel, and, if necessary, use words.”
“Preach the gospel always and if necessary, use words.”
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