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The economic and political roots of the conflicts are too strong. Nor can it pretend to create a lasting state of harmonious understanding between men.

Alva Myrdal

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Alva Myrdal
Age: 84 †
Born: 1902
Born: January 31
Died: 1986
Died: February 1
Diplomat
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Swedish Politician
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Uppsala domkyrkoförssamling
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