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“The human heart in its perversity finds it hard to escape hatred and revenge.”

Quote by Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

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Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, born in 1707 in Italy and died on May 16, 1746, was a renowned rabbi, philosopher, and Jewish scholar. His works have had a profound impact on Jewish philosophy and theology. more

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