The thinking (person) must oppose all cruel customs, no matter how dee…

Albert Schweitzer
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The thinking (person) must oppose all cruel customs, no matter how deeply rooted in tradition and surrounded by a halo. When we have a choice, we must avoid bringing torment and injury into the life of another.
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