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Jean Vanier is a philosopher known for his care for individuals with autism and his advocacy for community living. Born on September 10, 1928, he has made significant contributions to the well-being of people with autism through his work with L'Arche, a community that provides support and housing for them.

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“Put on light-coloured clothes and some perfume, take care of your body and do everything you can to fight against the forces of darkness. It is not an easy struggle, but it is worthwhile.”

Body Light Care Fighting Force Easy Darkness Struggle Clothes Take Care Your Body Worthwhile Perfume

Book:Seeing Beyond Depression

Source: Seeing Beyond Depression

“There is a struggle inside you between these two parts. It's as if at times your heart becomes a battlefield! The secret part, full of light, seems so small and weak in the face of the discouraging and morbid part, which seems enormous and overwhelming. However, if you light a small candle in a dark room, everything is lit up. It is a matter of trusting in this little light in the deepest part of your being which can gradually chase away the darkness.”

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“When people love each other, they are content with very little. When we have light and joy in our hearts, we don't need material wealth. The most loving communities are often the poorest.”

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“In any case, community is not about perfect people. It is about people who are bonded to each other, each of whom is a mixture of good and bad, darkness and light, love and hate.”

People Light Hate Community Perfect Cases Darkness Good And Bad Mixtures Light And Darkness Love And Hate

Book:Community and Growth

Source: Community and Growth

“We all know well that we can do things for others and in the process crush them, making them feel that they are incapable of doing things by themselves. To love someone is to reveal to them their capacities for life, the light that is shining in them.”

Knows Feels Wells Light Process Can Do Capacity Shining Crush Incapable Love Someone

Book:From Brokenness to Community

Source: From Brokenness to Community

“Every human being is a mixture of light and darkness, trust and fear, love and hate.”

Humans Light Hate Human Beings Darkness Identity Mixtures Light And Darkness Love And Hate Light And Dark Fear Of Love

Book:Seeing Beyond Depression

Source: Seeing Beyond Depression

About the Author

Born: September 10, 1928
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 100

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