We do learn and develop when we are exposed to those who are greater than we are. Perhaps this is the chief way we mature.
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About Madeleine L'Engle

Madeleine L'Engle was a 20th-century American writer. Madeleine L'Engle was an American writer of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and young adult fiction, including A Wrinkle in Time and its sequels: A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, and An Acceptable Time. Her works reflect both her Christian faith and her strong interest in modern science. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection

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