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Great affection is often the cause of violent animosity. The quarrels of men often arise from too great a familiarity.

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Sakya Pandita
Age: 69 †
Born: 1182
Born: January 1
Died: 1251
Died: January 1
Compiler
Editor
Politician
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sajia xian
Sakya Paṇḍita Kunga Gyeltsen
Sa skya Paṇḍita
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Often
Animosity
Great
Familiarity
Men
Quarrels
Arise
Affection
Violent
Cause

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