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Perhaps some of us have to go through dark and devious ways before we can find the river of peace or the highroad to the soul's destination.

Joseph Campbell

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Joseph Campbell
Age: 83 †
Born: 1904
Born: March 26
Died: 1987
Died: October 30
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