“The person in misery does not need a look that judges and criticizes but a comforting presence that brings peace and hope and life and says: 'you are a human person: important, mysterious, infinitely precious, what you have to say is important because it flows from a humn person; in you there are those seeds of the infinite, those germs of love... of beauty which must rise from the earth of your misery so humanity be fulfilled. If you do not rise then something will be missing... Rise again because we all need you... be loved beloved.'”
Quote by Jean Vanier
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Jean Vanier
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. more
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