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A famous quote
When, at the first large town, soldiers asked how they could distinguish between heretics and orthodox, the Cistercian abbot thundered: "Kill them all, God will know his own,"
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It's interesting how old some of these famous sayings are
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I think this quote applies to what you said: "There's nothing new under the sun." Here's a test of knowledge. Where did this quote come from?
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preacherman...I believe that would be Ecclesiastes (yes, the book in the Bible)
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Very good Souleman. :)
Here's a book that might be of interest if you get into finding out the origins of words and phrases:
"Why You Say It: The Fascinating Stories Behind Over 600 Everday Words and Phrases". It's by Webb Garrison. My wife bought it at Barnes and Nobles. Published by MJF books.