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Surrounded by infinite powers of love and wisdom

Leo Tolstoy
May 2006 (Vol. XIX, No. 5)

Humanity is not alone in the universe, but
surrounded by infinite powers of love and
wisdom.

~ Leo Tolstoy
wisdom

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