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The real enemies of our life are the 'oughts' and the 'ifs.' They pull us backward into the unalterable past and forward into the unpredictable future. But real life takes place in the here and now.

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The real enemies of our life are the 'oughts' and the 'ifs.' They pull us backward into the unalterable past and forward into the unpredictable future. But real life takes place in the here and now. - Henri Nouwen

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Author's Biography:
Name: Henri Nouwen
Born: 24 January 1932. Died: 21 September 1996
Profession: Clergyman | Author |


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