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“When we trust someone, we believe what they tell us is true. We experience it as being true. It's not the experience itself that empowers us to believe it. It is the trust.”

Quote by Susan Meissner

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Susan Meissner is an American author known for her poignant emotional descriptions and profound character development. Her works often explore themes of family, love, and faith, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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