"God is merciful with those who are afraid of offending him, and stays out of danger, and not with those who go to theatres, competitions, conversations and entertainment with the excuse that "I don't go there to do harm, only to recreate myself from my occupations and toils"; not reflecting that those who love danger will die from it. (letter 31)"
January 1, 1970
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