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Knowledge of that which concerns us infinitely is possible only in an attitude of infinite concern.

Paul Tillich

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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
Existentialism
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Concerns
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Infinite
Attitude
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Knowledge

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