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One must have at least a readiness to love the other person, broadly speaking, if one is to be able to understand him.

Rollo May

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Rollo May
Age: 85 †
Born: 1909
Born: April 21
Died: 1994
Died: October 22
Psychologist
Psychotherapist
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