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“Teaching at best beckons us to morality, but it is not in itself efficacious. Teaching is like a mirror. It can show you if your face is dirty, but it the mirror will not wash your face.”

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Ravi Zacharias
Ravi Zacharias

Ravi Zacharias, born in 1946, is a renowned author and speaker. His works cover a range of topics including religion, philosophy, and ethics, and have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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