Demon Quote by Henri Nouwen

“Those who think that they have arrived, have lost their way. Those who think they have reached their goal, have missed it. Those who think they are saints, are demons.” quote by Henri Nouwen — Download Open image

“Those who think that they have arrived, have lost their way. Those who think they have reached their goal, have missed it. Those who think they are saints, are demons.”

Henri Nouwen

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