Chico Xavier (Francisco Cândido Xavier) Quotes

Avoid trouble with those who are fanatics; they remain imprisoned in exclusivism and deserve compassion just as any other prisoner.

Chico Xavier

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  Chico Xavier
  • Compassion
  • Trouble
  • Deserve