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Henri Nouwen Quotes: When we have sold our identity to the judges of this world, we are bound to become restless, because of a growing need for affirmation and praise.
         

When we have sold our identity to the judges of this world, we are bound to become restless, because of a growing need for affirmation and praise.


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