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Francis de Sales Quotes: A man who can own pearls does not bother about shells, and those who aspire to virtue do not trouble themselves over honors.
         

A man who can own pearls does not bother about shells, and those who aspire to virtue do not trouble themselves over honors.


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This page presents the quote "A man who can own pearls does not bother about shells, and those who aspire to virtue do not trouble themselves over honors.". Author of this quote is Francis de Sales. This quote is about honor, humility,.