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The higher a statue is raised, the harder and more dangerous the impact when it falls.

Josemaría Escrivá

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Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer (9 January 1902– 26 June 1975), was a Spanish priest and founder of Opus Dei.

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Alternative Names: Josemaria Escriva • Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer • Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer • Josepmaria Escrivà

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