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“If anything diminishes a person, it is the cancer of constant complaining.”

Quote by Joan D. Chittister

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Joan D. Chittister

Joan D. Chittister is an American nun known for her contributions to religious peace, feminism, and ecotheology. Born in 1936, she is an active member of several religious organizations and has authored numerous books on religious life. more

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