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Our systems, perhaps, are nothing more than an unconscious apology

Our systems, perhaps, are nothing more than an unconscious apology for our faults –a gigantic scaffolding whose object is to hide from us our favorite sin. – Henri Frederic Amiel

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I believe we are still so innocent. The species are still so innocent that a person who is apt to be murdered believes that the murderer, just before he puts the final wrench on his throat, will have enough compassion to give him one sweet cup of water. – Maya Angelou

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Some things have to be believed to be seen. – Ralph Hodgson, The Skylark and Other Poems

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