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“A zeal for different opinions concerning religion...[has] divided mankind into parties, inflamed them with mutual animosity, and rendered them much more disposed to vex and oppress each other than to co-operate for their common good.” quote by James Madison — Download Open image

“A zeal for different opinions concerning religion...[has] divided mankind into parties, inflamed them with mutual animosity, and rendered them much more disposed to vex and oppress each other than to co-operate for their common good.”

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Where there has been racial hatred, it must be ended. Where there has been tribal animosity, it will be finished. Let us not dwell upon the bitterness of the past. I would rather look to the future, to the good new Kenya, not to the bad old days. If we can create this sense of national direction and identity, we…

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[Football is] a game that requires the constant conjuring of animosity.

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“No matter how powerful hate seems, it cannot usurp the throne of love.”

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“You could start a fire with the heat between you two." "You're mistaking bitter animosity for heartfelt affection.”

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