“The love of one’s country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?” – Pablo Casals
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"The love of one’s country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?" – Pablo Casals
"The love of one’s country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?" – Pablo Casals
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