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So many in our world today are suffering from isolation, war and oppression. So much money is spent on the construction of armaments. Many, many young people are in despair because of the danger.

Jean Vanier

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Jean Vanier
Age: 90 †
Born: 1928
Born: September 10
Died: 2019
Died: May 7
Naval Officer
Philosopher
Theologian
University Teacher
Writer
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War
Isolation
Money
Construction
Young
Oppression
Today
Despair
Many
Spent
Much
Danger
World
Community
Armaments
People
Suffering
Armament

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