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Jesus tended to honor the losers of this world, not the winners. Our modern culture extravagantly rewards beauty, athletic skill, wealth, and… — Philip Yancey Copy Share Image
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The architect represents neither a Dionysian nor an Apollinian condition: here it is the mighty act of will, the will which moves… — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
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Niches set back in the walls contained polished marble statues of entwined bodies. Will looked away from them hastily, and then back.… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
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