Mark Marquette

“I am struck by how sharing our weakness and difficulties is more nourishing to others than sharing our qualities and successes.”
― Jean Vanier, Community and Growth

“People cannot accept their own evil if they do not at the same time feel loved, respected and trusted.”
― Jean Vanier, Community and Growth

“But let us not put our sights too high. We do not have to be saviours of the world! We are simply human beings, enfolded in weakness and in hope, called together to change our world one heart at a time. (163)”
― Jean Vanier, Becoming Human

“To love someone is to show to them their beauty, their worth and their importance.”
― Jean Vanier