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Letter "A" » abstinence
«I didn't practice abstinence, I perfected it.»
«My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health.»
Author: Robert E. Lee
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Experience
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abstinence, beneficial, commendable, liquors, safeguard, spirituous, temperance
«Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.»
Author: Saint Augustine
(Bishop, Theologian)
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abstinence, complete, easier, moderation, perfect, with moderation
«Against Diseases here, the strongest Fence, Is the defensive Virtue, Abstinence.»
Author: Benjamin Franklin
(Inventor, Philosopher, Printer, Scientist, Statesman, Writer)
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abstinence, diseases, fence
«Abstinence from sinful deeds not only ensures freedom from 'pains' but it also bless us with good health and long life. »
«If a man earnestly seeks a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from animal food.»
Author: Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy
(Novelist, Philosopher, Thinker)
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Abstinence,
Life,
Right
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abstinence, earnestly, righteous
«Abstinence is the surety of temperance»
Author: Plato
(Philosopher)
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Abstinence
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abstinence, sureties, surety, temperance
«Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult.»
Author: Samuel Johnson
(Critic, Poet, Writer)
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Abstinence
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abstinence, temperance
«Abstinence is easier than temperance»
«Abstinence engenders maladies.»
Author: William Shakespeare
(Dramatist, Playwright, Poet)
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abstinence, engender, Engendered, engendering, engenders, maladies
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