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Quote by Norman Maclean

“Each one of us here today will at one time in our lives look upon a loved one who is in need and ask the same question: We are willing to help, Lord, but what, if anything, is needed? For it is true we can seldom help those closest to us. Either we don't know what part of ourselves to give or, more often than not, the part we have to give is not wanted. And so it is those we live with and should know who elude us. But we can still love them - we can love completely without complete understanding.”

Quote by Norman Maclean

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Norman Maclean was an American author known for his works 'A River Runs Through It' and 'Young Men and Fire'. His writing is characterized by its deep insights into nature and human emotions. more

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