Take away from love the fullness of self surrender, the completeness of personal commitment, and what remains will be a total denial and negation of it.

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John Paul II was head of the catholic church from 1978 to 2005. Pope John Paul II was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI in the 16th century, as well as the third-longest-serving pope in history, after St. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life
  • Love — Quotes exploring romantic love, compassion, and human connection
  • Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection

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