The Church has opposed every innovation and discovery from the day of Galileo down to our own time, … - Mark Twain

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Almost any biography will have its useful suggestions for making life a success, but none better or more unfailing than the biography of Christ.

Mark Twain

The Church has opposed every innovation and discovery from the day of Galileo down to our own time, when the use of anesthetics in childbirth was regarded as a sin because it avoided the biblical curse pronounced against Eve.

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Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably And never regret ANYTHING That makes you smile.

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