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“I'm seeking to make sense of life, looking for its meaning and how we can have a better humanity.”

Quote by Karen Armstrong

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Karen Armstrong

Karen Armstrong, born on November 14, 1944, is a renowned author and religious scholar. Her works cover a range of fields including religious history, philosophy, and ethics, and are praised for their insightful and accessible writing style as well as her respect for religious diversity. more

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