Choices Quote by Carter Heyward

“Love is a choice -- not simply, or necessarily, a rational choice, but rather a willingness to be present to others without pretense or guile.” quote by Carter Heyward — Download Open image

“Love is a choice -- not simply, or necessarily, a rational choice, but rather a willingness to be present to others without pretense or guile.”

Carter Heyward

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