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The real enemies of our life are the 'oughts' and the 'ifs.' They pull us backward into the unalterable past and forward into the unpredictable future. But real life takes place in the here and now.
Henri Nouwen
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"The real enemies of our life are the 'oughts' and the 'ifs.' They pull us backward into the unalterable past and forward into the unpredictable future. But real life takes place in the here and now."
— Henri Nouwen

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The real enemies of our life are the 'oughts' and the 'ifs.' They pull us backward into the unalterable past and forward into the unpredictable future. But real life takes place in the here and now. — Henri Nouwen

About Henri Nouwen

Henri Nouwen was a Clergyman from Kingdom of the Netherlands (1932–1996).

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Who said "The real enemies of our life are the 'oughts' and the 'ifs.' They pull us backw…"?
This quote is attributed to Henri Nouwen, a Clergyman from Kingdom of the Netherlands.
When did Henri Nouwen live?
Henri Nouwen lived from 1932 – 1996.