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Humility is the marriage bond of Heaven. Pride is the frigidity of Hell.

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
Hell
Heaven
Frigidity
Bond
Humility
Pride
Marriage

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