They fill their houses through the plunder and losses of others, so that the saying of the philosophers may be fulfilled, 'Every rich man is unjust o… - Jerome

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They fill their houses through the plunder and losses of others, so that the saying of the philosophers may be fulfilled, 'Every rich man is unjust or the heir of an unjust one.' (Omnis dives aut iniquis aut iniqui haeres.)

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About Jerome

Saint Jerome (c. 347 – 30 September 420), full name Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus, is best known as the translator of the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into Latin. Jerome's edition, the Vulgate, is still the official biblical text of the Roman Catholic Church. He is canonized in all Christianity and recognized by the Vatican as a Doctor of the Church.

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Native Name: Sophronius Eusebius Hieronymus Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus Ευσέβιος Σωφρόνιος Ίερώνυμος
Alternative Names: Saint Jerome St. Jerome Hieronymus Saint Heronimos Saint Hieronymus Eusebius Hieronymus Jerome of Stridon Sofronius Eusebius Hieronymus
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