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O Guarani 24.10 · 24.10

The young men would soften it

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Os dois moços iam dizer alguma doce palavra como quando procuramos iludir a verdade àqueles a quem prezamos, esforçando por nos iludirmos a nós próprios.

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The two young men were about to say some sweet word, as when we try to deceive the truth for those we cherish, striving to deceive ourselves.

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