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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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Fasting is the greatest remedy, the physician within. – Paracelsus

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When the stomach is full, it is easy to talk of fasting. – St. Jerome

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