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Whoever has received knowledge and eloquence in speech from God should not be silent or secretive but demonstrate it willingly. When a… — Marie de France Copy Share Image
That's what it is-it's jazz. It's just jazz. That's what the whole thing is about to me. It's about what's happening right… — Van Morrison Copy Share Image
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