Quote #13
As a youth I prayed, 'Give me chastity and continence, but not yet.'
More from Augustine of Hippo
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- Translation: Thou hast made us for Thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee.
- Give what you command, and command what you will. You impose continency on us.
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