John OrtbergEvery day you and I walk through God's shop. Every day we brush up against objects of incalculable worth to Him. People. Every one of them carries a price tag, if only we could see it.
About This Quote
In this quote, William James was speaking about the incredible power of people. We have the ability to do so much good in the world, but we have so little awareness of what we could truly accomplish if we worked together.
Source: Love Beyond Reason: Moving Gods Love From Your Head To Your Heart
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