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The secret of joy is hidden in the word itself: first J, then O, then Y: Jesus first, Others next, Yourself last.

Peter Kreeft

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Peter Kreeft
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: March 16
Philosopher
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Paterson
New Jersey
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