Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor … - Benedict of Nursia

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I think Blank Generation holds up pretty well. You listen to that with headphones and there's a lot going on there with the guitars- it's the product of a lot of fighting.

Benedict of Nursia

Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.

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Whenever you begin any good work you should first of all make a most pressing appeal to Christ our Lord to bring it to perfection.

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He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.

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Listen and attend with the ear of your heart.

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Be careful to be gentle, lest in removing the rust, you break the whole instrument.

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There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts.

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I think Blank Generation holds up pretty well. You listen to that with headphones and there's a lot going on there with the guitars- it's the product of a lot of fighting.

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