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Henri J.M. Nouwen Quote

It became increasingly clear to me that I know quite well the difference between darkness and light but do not always have the courage to name them by their true names.

Henri J.M. Nouwen

It became increasingly clear to me that I know quite well the difference between darkness and light but do not always have the courage to name them by their true names.

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