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Ecclesiastes 11:4

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He who observes the wind won’t sow; and he who regards the clouds won’t reap.

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Verse 4. Reap. Those who are too circumspect in their alms-deeds, will often pass over such as stand in need, (Saint Jerome) and people who reflect on the difficulties of a virtuous life, will never begin. Saint Gregory iii. Past. xvi. and Mor. xxvii. 5.

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