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" I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly. "

Michel de Montaigne

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" The U.N. has brought peace and order to many places around the world. However, terrorism, violent extremism, violations of human rights, natural disasters caused by climate change - they all threaten the lives of people today. Add migration, insufficient health care, lack of education, and the picture gets even bleaker. "

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