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“Religion urges us to fight evil as contrary to the Divine Law. It urges us to combat abject misery, sin and disease because God is. In His name we can work, as we believe in co-operation with Him, since through Him goodness must ultimately prevail.”

Quote by Lily Montagu

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Lily Montagu
Lily Montagu

Lily Montagu was an individual active in the early 20th century with an unknown profession. She was born on December 22, 1873, and passed away on January 22, 1963. Details about her life and achievements are limited. more

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