“Love the sinner and hate the sin.”

Opera Omnia, Vol II. Col. 962, letter 211
Alternate translation: With love for mankind and hatred of sins (vices).

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Cum dilectione hominum et odio vitiorum.

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early Christian theologian and philosopher 354–430

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