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We don't, in a sensible world, want to hand on an increasingly dysfunctional world to our grandchildren.

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Prince Charles
Age: 75
Born: 1948
Born: November 14
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I find myself born into this particular position. I'm determined to make the most of it. And to do whatever I can to help. And I hope I leave things behind a little bit better than I found them.
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Christianity was literally born in the Middle East, and we must not forget our Middle Eastern brothers and sisters in Christ.
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