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With reference to other religions, the Church sees a great difference between them and herself. The other religions are expressions of the human soul seeking God, with some beautiful spiritual insights, but also not without errors. Christianity is rather God seeking humanity. ↗

— Francis Arinze

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The spirit of Ubuntu, that once led Haiti to emerge as the first independent black nation in 1804, helped Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador attain liberty, and inspired our forefathers to shed their blood for the United States' independence, cannot die. Today, this spirit of solidarity must and will empower all of us to rebuild Haiti. ↗

— Jean-Bertrand Aristide

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A man may learn wisdom even from a foe. ↗

— Aristophanes

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There is no great genius without a mixture of madness. ↗

— Aristotle

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The wise learn many things from their enemies. ↗

— Aristophanes

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The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain. ↗

— Aristotle

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I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. ↗

— Aristotle

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There was never a genius without a tincture of madness. ↗

— Aristotle

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Thou wilt find rest from vain fancies if thou doest every act in life as though it were thy last. ↗

— Aristotle

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My own view would be to let Saddam bluster, let him rant and rave all he wants. As long as he behaves himself within his own borders, we should not be addressing any attack or resources against him. ↗

— Dick Armey

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