Don't reach for the halo too soon. You have plenty of time to enjoy yourself, even a little maliciously sometimes, before you settle down to being a saint.

Ellis Peters
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A person is called a saint when they follow the rules and live a perfect life. But, they don't have to be a saint to be a good person.

Source: Monks Hood

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