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“Plant life instead of animal food is the keystone of regeneration. Jesus used bread instead of flesh and wine in place of blood at the Lord's Supper.”

Quote by Richard Wagner

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Richard Wagner, a German composer, was born on May 22, 1813, in Leipzig and died on February 13, 1883, in Venice. He is one of the most important composers of the Romantic era, known for his grand opera works such as 'The Ring of the Nibelung' and 'Tristan and Isolde'. Wagner's musical theories have had a profound impact on subsequent composers. more

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