A Quote by Saint Ignatius

One rare and exceptional deed is worth far more than a thousand commonplace ones.

Saint Ignatius

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Commonplace Deed Exceptional Far More Rare Than Thousand Worth

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Saint Ignatius
Spanish - Saint
October 23, 1491 - July 31, 1556

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