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" Wisdom outweighs any wealth. "

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" It is the neglect of timely repair that makes rebuilding necessary. "

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" We learned in World War II that no single nation holds a monopoly on wisdom, morality or right to power, but that we must fight for the weak and promote democracy. "

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