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Courage is a greater virtue than love. At best, it takes courage to love.

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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
Courage
Virtue
Takes
Greater
Best
Love

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