The religious zeal which animates priests, leads them to undertake labors and to brave perils which would be far beyond the powers of one in secular employment. (Napoleon Bonaparte)

The religious zeal which animates priests, leads them to undertake labors and to brave perils which would be far beyond the powers of one in secular employment.

Napoleon Bonaparte

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