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Saint Augustine

Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering.

Saint Augustine

Men

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People often travel to see impressive natural wonders and the vastness of the world around them. However, they rarely take the time to reflect on their own nature and existence despite being just as complex and remarkable.

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