To have faith requires courage, the ability to take a risk, the readiness even to accept pain and disappointment. Whoever insists on safety and security as primary conditions of life cannot have faith; whoever shuts himself off in a system of defense, where distance and possession are his means of security, makes himself a prisoner. To be loved, and to love, need courage, the courage to judge certain values as of ultimate concern and to take the jump and to stake everything on these values.

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  • Faith — Reflections on belief, spirituality, and trust in the unseen
  • Love — Quotes exploring romantic love, compassion, and human connection

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