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That's the whole spiritual life. It's learning how to die. And as you learn how to die, you start losing all your illusions, and you start being capable now of true intimacy and love.
Eugene H. Peterson
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That's the whole spiritual life. It's learning how to die. And as you learn how to die, you start losing all your illusions, and you start being capable now of true intimacy and love. — Eugene H. Peterson

About Eugene H. Peterson

Eugene H. Peterson was a Clergyman from United States (1932–2018).

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This quote is attributed to Eugene H. Peterson, a Clergyman from United States.
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Eugene H. Peterson lived from 1932 – 2018.
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