"I have only ever made one prayer to God, a very short one: O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous. And God granted it."

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"I have only ever made one prayer to God, a very short one: O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous. And God granted it."

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"I have only ever made one prayer to God, a very short one: O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous. And God granted it."

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