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For those who use their intelligence and their study as a weapon, the Rosary is most effective. Because that apparently monotonous way… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
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My father was a steel worker and Martin's [Schulz] grandfather was a miner in Saarland. In these occupations, there is a particular… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
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My uncles and my father were all in the Royal Navy. One of my uncles, as a matter of fact, was drowned… — Vanessa Redgrave Copy Share Image
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