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We are always making God our accomplice, that so we may legalize our own iniquities. Every successful massacre is consecrated by a Te Deum, and the clergy have never been wanting in benedictions for any victorious enormity.
We are always making God our accomplice, that so we may legalize our own iniquities. Every successful massacre is consecrated by a Te Deum, and the clergy have never been wanting in benedictions for any victorious enormity.
 Henri Frederic Amiel

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Woman is the salvation or the destruction of the family. She carries its destiny in the folds of her mantle.
 Henri Frederic Amiel
Mother of Marvels, mysterious and tender Nature, why do we not live more in thee.
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