Patricia RaybonGet close enough to someone and his or her halo slips--not because they're bad, but because they're mortal.
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It is heartbreaking to see someone we love and admire fail in some way. When we think of this person and what they stand for and how they make us feel when we are with them, we begin to see them in a different light. We see their flaws and shortcomings, even when we want to believe in their goodness. But when we get close enough, when we listen to the person, they slip away from us and we begin to see them as they truly are—a person who is flawed and imperfect.
Source: My First White Friend: Confessions On Race, Love And Forgiveness
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