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When we fail we are merely joining the great parade of humanity that has walked ahead of us and will follow after us.

Richard Rohr

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Richard Rohr
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: March 20
Catholic Priest
Motivational Speaker
Priest
Writer
Topeka
Kansas
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