Everyone says they want community and friendship. But mention accountability or commitment to people, and they run the other way.
TIMOTHY KELLER
TIMOTHY KELLER
Timothy Keller on accountability
Timothy Keller137 quotes“Everyone says they want community and friendship. But mention accountability or commitment to people, and they run the other way.”
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Theresa MayTheresa May I call on people to be ‘obsessed citizens,’ forever questioning and asking for accountability. That’s the only chance we have today of a healthy and happy life.
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