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There is one and only one possible road to joy: selfless love.

Peter Kreeft

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Peter Kreeft
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: March 16
Philosopher
Professor
Theologian
Writer
Paterson
New Jersey
Peter John Kreeft
Selfless
Catholic
Road
Joy
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Faith
Love

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