We must cast away by any contrivance, and cut out by fire and sword and contrivances of all kinds, disease from the body, ignorance from the soul, lu… - Jerome

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We must cast away by any contrivance, and cut out by fire and sword and contrivances of all kinds, disease from the body, ignorance from the soul, luxury from the belly, sedition from the state, discord from the family, excess from all things alike.

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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.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Domenico Ghirlandaio (Public domain / CC0)

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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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