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Quote by Dorothy Day

“My strength returns to me with my cup of coffee and the reading of the psalms.”

Quote by Dorothy Day

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Dorothy Day was an American journalist and social activist, born on November 8, 1897, and died on November 29, 1980. She is known for her focus on poverty and labor issues and is considered one of the leading figures in the American social justice movement of the 20th century. more

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