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The first duty of society is to give each of its members the possi

The first duty of society is to give each of its members the possibility of fulfilling his destiny. When it becomes incapable of performing this duty it must be transformed. – Alexis Carrel

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Religion brings to man an inner strength, spiritual light, and ineffable peace. – Alexis Carrel

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