Quote by Oscar Wilde
Self-denial is the shining sore on the leprous body of Christianit

Self-denial is the shining sore on the leprous body of Christianity. – Oscar Wilde

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It is better to be beautiful than to be good. But… it is better to be good than to be ugly. – Oscar Wilde

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Renouncement: the heroism of mediocrity. – Natalie Clifford Barney

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Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. – Saint Augustine of Hippo

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With renunciation life begins. – Amelia E. Barr

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