"We are aware that globalization doesn't mean global friendship but global competition and, therefore, conflict. That doesn't mean we will all destroy each other, but it is no happy global village, either." — René Girard, born on this date in 1923
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So well said.

Dec 26, 2022 · 4:29 AM UTC

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