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There is an energy field between humans. And, when we reach out in passion, it is met with an answering passion and changes the relationship forever.

Rollo May

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Rollo May
Age: 85 †
Born: 1909
Born: April 21
Died: 1994
Died: October 22
Psychologist
Psychotherapist
Writer
Humans
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Love
Reach
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Relationship
Passion
Forever
Answering
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Violence arises not out of superfluity of power but out of powerlessness.
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