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Sitifan Posted 17 years ago
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A quotation from Saint Augustine

It was during this period that he uttered his famous prayer, "Grant me chastity and continence, but not yet" (da mihi castitatem et continentiam, sed noli modo).

What does "but not yet" mean in the above prayer?

  

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Hi, 'but not at this time'. ie I'd like to go on with my bad habits for a while. Clive

  • Hi, 'but not at this time'.
  • ie I'd like to go on with my bad habits for a while.
  • Clive
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Hi,

'but not at this time'.

ie I'd like to go on with my bad habits for a while.Emotion: wink

Clive

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