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If we want other people to give us something that only god can give, we become a demon. we say, "love me!" and before you know it we become violent and demanding and manipulative. it's so important that we keep forgiving one another - not once in a while, but every moment of life.
-Henri Nouwen
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If We Want Other People To Give

Henri Nouwen
If we want other people to give us something that only god can give, we become a demon. we say, "love me!" and before you know it we become violent and demanding and manipulative. it's so important that we keep forgiving one another - not once in a while, but every moment of life.
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