Quote by Pope John XXIII

Italians come to ruin most generally in three ways, women, gambling, and farming. My family chose the slowest one.

Italians come to ruin most generally in three ways, women, g

Summary

This quote suggests that Italians commonly fall into ruin through three significant pursuits: relationships with women, gambling, and farming. The narrator indicates that their family specifically selected the least destructive path, farming, as it leads to ruin at a slower pace compared to the other two options. The quote might imply a cautionary or reflective tone, highlighting the potential pitfalls of these behaviors and the narrator's attempt to avoid them.

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By Pope John XXIII

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