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Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom.

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Paul Tillich
Age: 79 †
Born: 1886
Born: August 20
Died: 1965
Died: October 22
Philosopher
Theologian
University Teacher
Paul Johannes Oskar Tillich
Paul Johannes Tillich
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If my tongue were trained to measures, I would sing a stirring song.
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Love that cares, listens.
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