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A curse on every wish that blurs the sight, paralyzes the tongue, cramps the hand, and prevents the truth being seen, said, and written.
Theodor Haecker
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Theodor Haecker
Age: 65 †
Born: 1879
Born: June 4
Died: 1945
Died: April 9
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