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He did wrong. He has acknowledged it before the people. He repents it. How many kings have the humility to do that?

He did wrong. He has acknowledged it before the people. He repents it. How many kings have the humility to do that?
– Geraldine Brooks

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  22. The wiles of a veteran turned the younger man’s own gift of speed against him. – Geraldine Brooks
  23. We look at the Ark of the Covenant and remember who we are. – Geraldine Brooks
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