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Temptations are a file which rub off much of the rust of our self-confidence.


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Of all the duties enjoined by Christianity none is more essential and yet more neglected than prayer.



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This page presents the quote "Temptations are a file which rub off much of the rust of our self-confidence.". Author of this quote is Francois Fenelon. This quote is about self confidence, temptation, confidence, rust, self,.