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It is through weakness and vulnerability that most of us learn empathy and compassion… — Desmond Tutu

It is through weakness and vulnerability that most of us learn empathy and compassion and discover our soul.

Desmond Tutu
2004
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VulnerabilityEmpathyPersonal growth
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2004
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Desmond Tutu
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Tutu, Desmond. God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time. Doubleday, 2004.

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