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I have always regarded global development as a struggle between the forces of good and evil. Not to be simplified as a struggle between Jesus and Satan, since I do not consider that the process is restricted to our own sphere of culture.

Alva Myrdal

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Alva Myrdal
Age: 84 †
Born: 1902
Born: January 31
Died: 1986
Died: February 1
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Uppsala domkyrkoförssamling
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I agree with the many who consider freezing all sorts of weapons systems a first step in a realistic disarmament policy.
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