Agape Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

“Agape love is...profound concern for the well-being of another, without any desire to control that other, to be thanked by that other, or to enjoy the process.” quote by Madeleine L'Engle — Download Open image

“Agape love is...profound concern for the well-being of another, without any desire to control that other, to be thanked by that other, or to enjoy the process.”

Madeleine L'Engle

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