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The wisdom of the appearance of the spirit in the body is this: the human spirit is a Divine Trust, and it… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
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The Interpretation of the Laws of Nature in a Common-wealth, dependeth not on the books of Moral Philosophy. The Authority of writers,… — Thomas Hobbes Copy Share Image
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