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Capriles' statement highlights the duality of human experience, where the need for transcendence and the need for agency can coexist in complex and sometimes contradictory ways.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen faced with adversity, consider embracing the tension between spirituality and practicality. Instead of opting for one or the other, try to find a balance that allows you to navigate the challenges before you while also tapping into a deeper sense of purpose and meaning. By acknowledging and working with this tension, you can cultivate a more nuanced and resilient approach to overcoming obstacles.",{"id":24,"quote_text":25,"author_id":5,"source_id":26,"has_image":18,"author":27,"source":28,"quote_tag":29,"commentary":9},3073858,"Venezuelans have a deep democratic conviction. If the government hotheads ventured out to stir violence they would encounter the armed forces. 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By embracing religion, Capriles Radonski found solace and meaning in a place where freedom was taken away. This paradox suggests that it's not the external circumstances that define us, but how we respond to them.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen faced with confinement, whether literal or metaphorical, don't assume you'll be crushed by it. Instead, use this time to explore and deepen your spiritual or philosophical perspectives, allowing you to emerge stronger and more resilient.",{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":26,"has_image":18,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":9},3073820,"I have never lost an election yet. I am a winner. 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