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You cannot force someone to accept an expression of love. You can only offer it. If it is not accepted, you must respect the other person's decision.

Gary Chapman

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Gary Chapman
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: January 10
Author
Radio Personality
Writer
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Gary Demonte Chapman
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