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" The strength of a civilization is not measured by its ability to fight wars, but rather by its ability to prevent them. "

Gene Roddenberry

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" I remember myself as an asthmatic child, having great difficulties at 7, 8 and 9 years old, falling totally in love with 'Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle' and dreaming of having his strength to leap into trees and throw mighty lions to the ground. "

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