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Be at peace with yourself first and then you will be able to bring peace to others.

Thomas a Kempis

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Thomas a Kempis
Died: 1471
Died: January 1
Catholic Priest
Clergyman
Philosopher
Poet
Theologian
Writer
Jacksonville
Florida
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Thomas Hammerlein
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