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The six things in life that never get boring are knowing and loving God, your neighbor, and yourself.

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Peter Kreeft
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: March 16
Philosopher
Professor
Theologian
Writer
Paterson
New Jersey
Peter John Kreeft
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Life
Neighbor
Six
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Loving
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