“Abstinence is easier than temperance” – Seneca
"Abstinence is easier than temperance" – Seneca
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"Praising the lean and sallow abstinence." – John Milton
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"There is a great deal of political pressure to only talk about abstinence, and to deny support for condoms and education on using them. This policy will lead to the unnecessary deaths of many people." – Hillary Clinton
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"Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult." – Samuel Johnson
“Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult.” – Samuel Johnson
"The nearest to me are the abstinent, whoever they are, wherever they are" – Muhammad
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"Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul." – Frances E. Willard
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"I didn’t practice abstinence, I perfected it." – Dennis Wolfberg
“I didn’t practice abstinence, I perfected it.” – Dennis Wolfberg
"Basically all schools in the county were invited to attend to hear this message of abstinence and safe sex." – Monica Ramirez
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