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Shūsaku Endō Quotes: The earth is not just for the clever and the strong.
         

The earth is not just for the clever and the strong.


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I did pray. I kept on Praying. But prayer did nothing to alleviate their suffering.



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Lord, why are you silent? Why are you always silent...?



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