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Sin corrupts even our good deeds. We injure our shoulder trying to pat ourselves on the back.


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Invite the reader to participate by deciphering. Chaos can attract and engage.



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The human race is challenged more than ever before to demonstrate our mastery, not over nature but of ourselves.



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