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Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens.

Peace Pilgrim

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Peace Pilgrim
Age: 72 †
Born: 1908
Born: July 18
Died: 1981
Died: July 7
Activist
Peace Activist
Teacher
Egg Harbor City
New Jersey
Mildred Lisette Norman
Unnecessary
Possession
Burden
Minimalist
Burdens
Possessions
Materialism

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