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“To us, to the everyday teachers of everyday students, neither of whom is writing the book of the universe but who both have their fullest life only when they align themselves with its truths, working out our own commitment to and our own vision of agape, in however homely or personal a form, is a life long task that both guides us in our teaching endeavors and honors those endeavors at the same time.”

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Marshall Gregory

Marshall Gregory, born in 1940, is an accomplished author known for his diverse range of works and profound insights into human nature and societal issues. more

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