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John Powell Quotes
The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.
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| Birth: | 22nd September, 1925 |
| Death: | 24th September, 2009 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Author, Priest |
About
John Joseph Powell was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an American Jesuit priest and author. He earned a BA degree from Loyola University Chicago. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1956. He was a proponent of humanistic Catholicism and wrote many books mostly dealing with psychology and Catholic theology, and conducted spiritual retreats along with his counseling work. He was accused of abusing of at least seven female students in the 1960s and 1970s. He was first sued in 2003 and again in 2006. He wrote several books include: Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am?, Why Am I Afraid to Love?, The Secret of Staying in Love, Happiness is an Inside Job, Unconditional Love: Love Without Limits, and Fully Human, Fully Alive.
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