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The first and foremost reality is that suffering and death are not only enemies of life, but a means of reminding us of life's twin realities, love and hate.

Ravi Zacharias

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Ravi Zacharias
Age: 74 †
Born: 1946
Born: March 26
Died: 2020
Died: May 19
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Philosopher
Theologian
Writer
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Hate
Twin
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Death
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Reality
Realities
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Enemies
Mean
Enemy
Love
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