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" In earlier religions the spirit of the time was expressed through the individual and confirmed by miracles. In modern religions the spirit is expressed through the many and confirmed by reason. "

Heinrich Heine

Miracles

Through

Spirit

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Great

Greatest

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Will

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Seen

Never

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Kisses

Lies

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