With passion you want to possess. The conversion of passion… - Joseph Campbell

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With passion you want to possess. The conversion of passion into compassion is the whole problem of marriage.

Joseph Campbell

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Joseph Campbell (26 March 1904 – 30 October 1987) was an American professor, writer, and orator most famous for his work in the fields of comparative mythology and comparative religion.

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Birth Name: Joseph John Campbell Smith

Alternative Names: Joseph John Campbell • Joseph Cambell

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With passion you want to possess. The conversion of passion into compassion is the whole problem of marriage. - Joseph Campbell

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