Henri J.M. Nouwen Quote

Then occupation is called a blessing and emptiness a curse. Many telephone conversations start with the words: I know you are busy, but … and we would confuse the speaker and even harm our reputation were we to say, Oh no, I am completely free, today, tomorrow and the whole week. Our client might well lose interest in a man who has so little to do.

Henri J.M. Nouwen

Then occupation is called a blessing and emptiness a curse. Many telephone conversations start with the words: I know you are busy, but … and we would confuse the speaker and even harm our reputation were we to say, Oh no, I am completely free, today, tomorrow and the whole week. Our client might well lose interest in a man who has so little to do.

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