Magis prodesse quam praeesse

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MAGIS PRODESSE QUAM PRAEESSE / PRODESSE MAGIS QUAM PRAEESSE

Language : Latin
Translation in English : to profit (the people) more than to preside

Origin : attributed to St. Augustine, taken from the Rule of St. Benedict

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