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Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one's flesh t

Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity. Enter again into yourself. – Augustine of Hippo

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In a fast, the body tears down its defective parts and then builds anew when eating is resumed. – Herbert M. Shelton

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Fasting is the first principle of medicine; fast and see the strength of the spirit reveal itself. – Rumi

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