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Deep down, the problem is not a God that does not exist, but the religion that proclaims Him. I denounce religions, all religions, as harmful to Humankind. These are harsh words, but one must say them.

— José Saramago

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The difficult thing isn't living with other people, it's understanding them.

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If I'm sincere today, what does it matter if I regret it tomorrow?

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Words were not given to man in order to conceal his thoughts.

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Perhaps only in a world of the blind will things be what they truly are.

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At this time of life even a day makes a difference, the only saving grace is that sometimes things improve.

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