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The Rafale deal narrative that the Congress is setting is a propaganda that has international ramifications. — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
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The sentiment that is very inappropriately named equality is fresh, strong, alert, precisely because it is not, in fact, a sentiment of… — Vilfredo Pareto Copy Share Image
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We must stop setting our sights by the light of each passing ship; instead we must set our course by the stars. — George C. Marshall Copy Share Image
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Feeling indisposed towards the evening, I drove up the ancient plains. The setting sun is unspeakably beautiful, Only it is approaching nightfall. — Li Shangyin Copy Share Image
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World peace comes about when each individual lives in a peaceful setting. Likewise, when each individual lives in a peaceful setting, it… — Masahisa Goi Copy Share Image