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![“[THE DAILY BREATH] The greatest mystery in this Universe: the relationship between us and God - is revealed on Earth in the simplest and most beautiful way: our relationship with our own children. Do you know that "Even before He made the world, God loved you?" You may say "That's nice" but not…” quote by Dragos Bratasanu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0a5/dragos-bratasanu-13221_children_the-daily-breath-the-greatest-mystery-in_1736350.jpg)
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