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The representative of the highest spiritual authority of the earth is glad, indeed boasts, of being the son of a humble but robust and honest laborer.

Pope John (XXIII)

Quotation #41844

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Remark to the mayor of Fleury-sur-Loire. From Wit and Wisdom of Good Pope John [1963] collected by Henri Fesquet [b. 1916]

Source: Remark to the mayor of Fleury-sur-Loire. From Wit and Wisdom of Good Pope John [1963] collected by Henri Fesquet [b. 1916]

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