Let there be a door to thy mouth, that it may be shut when need arises, and let it be carefully barred, that none may rouse thy voice to anger, and thou pay back abuse with abuse.
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"Let there be a door to thy mouth, that it may be shut when need arises, and let it be carefully barred, that none may rouse thy voice to anger, and thou pay back abuse with abuse." — Saint Ambrose
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Let there be a door to thy mouth, that it may be shut when need arises, and let it be carefully barred, that none may rouse thy voice to anger, and thou pay back abuse with abuse. — Saint Ambrose
About Saint Ambrose
Saint Ambrose was a Saint from Ancient Rome (339–397).
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Who said "Let there be a door to thy mouth, that it may be shut when need arises, and let…"?
This quote is attributed to Saint Ambrose, a Saint from Ancient Rome.
When did Saint Ambrose live?
Saint Ambrose lived from 339 – 397.