The mediocre always feel as if they're fighting for their lives when confronted by the excellent. - Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

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Indeed, it's futile to try and use Holy Scripture to support any political position. I deeply distrust anyone who does. Just look at what an Islamic Republic is like.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

The mediocre always feel as if they're fighting for their lives when confronted by the excellent.

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