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In moments of surprise we catch at least a glimpse of the joy to which gratefulness opens the door.

David Steindl-Rast

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David Steindl-Rast
Age: 98
Born: 1926
Born: July 12
Monk
Non-Fiction Writer
Psychologist
Theologian
Vienna
Austria
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Surprise
Gratitude
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Doors
Joy
Gratefulness
Least
Glimpse
Moments
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