Care Quote by Henri Nouwen

“The third discipline is community. Whom do you choose as your companions? Whom do you choose to be friends with, to live with? Are they people who love you, and care for you, and nurture you?” quote by Henri Nouwen — Download Open image

“The third discipline is community. Whom do you choose as your companions? Whom do you choose to be friends with, to live with? Are they people who love you, and care for you, and nurture you?”

Henri Nouwen

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