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We live in a materialist world, and materialism appeals so strongly to humanity, no matter where.
Wole Soyinka
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Wole Soyinka
Nigerian
Dramatist
Born:
Jul 13
,
1934
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You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.
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Let our New Year's resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.
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Outside of the cross of Jesus Christ, there is no hope in this world. That cross and resurrection at the core of the Gospel is the only hope for humanity. Wherever you go, ask God for wisdom on how to get that Gospel in, even in the toughest situations of life.
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