Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.

Let me give you an example: Except for this small vocal minority, we have just not gotten a lot of groundswell against this from members, " says APA president Philip G. Zimbardo of Stanford University.
The answer to this example can be: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Here is why: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.

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Other times, he looked to love and tried to put a little flesh on his spiritual creations, in an effort to endow his poor, suffering Jews with at least a few shreds of a romantic life.
Answer:
At times, he looked to love and tried to expand his characters, in an effort to endow his poor, suffering Jews with a hint of romance.