Quote by Henri Nouwen
When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. – Henri Nouwen

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Jesus didnt say, Blessed are those who care for the poor. He said, Blessed are we where we are poor, where we are broken. It is there that God loves us deeply and pulls us into deeper communion with himself. – Henri Nouwen

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God
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The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing… not healing, not curing… that is a friend who cares. – Henri Nouwen

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Friendship
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In their poverty, the mentally handicapped reveal God to us and hold us close to the gospel. – Henri Nouwen

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Working with people, the musical part is one thing but the personal part is totally different and just as critical. If the friendship is there and its a lasting friendship, then it will take care of itself. – John Mayall

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Friendship is like a rainbow between two hearts. – Author unknown

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I come from the New York theatre world, and I have a lot of gay male friends, so this friendship of Will and Graces isnt such a stretch. – Debra Messing

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Our philosophy precedes from the belief that sport is an inalienable part of the educational process and a factor for promoting peace, friendship, cooperation and understanding among peoples. – Juan Antonio Samaranch

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