“The only right way: to love and serve the man of the modern world, but not simply to succumb, with him, to all his illusions about the world.”
Quote by Thomas Merton
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Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton (January 31, 1915 - December 10, 1968) was an American writer, poet, social critic, and mystic. His works covered a wide range of topics including philosophy, religion, and social justice, and were highly appreciated by readers. more
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