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We love those who know the worst of us and don't turn their face away.

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Walker Percy
Age: 73 †
Born: 1916
Born: May 28
Died: 1990
Died: May 10
Author
Novelist
Philosopher
Physician
Writer
Birmingham
Alabama
Real
Love
Friendship
Turn
Worst
Face
Turns
Faces
Away

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