When I was depressed, nobody expected anything of me, nor did I expect anything of myself. I was exempt from life's demands and risks. But if I were to find new life, who knows what daunting tasks I might be required to take on?
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"When I was depressed, nobody expected anything of me, nor did I expect anything of myself. I was exempt from life's demands and risks. But if I were to find new life, who knows what daunting tasks I might be required to take on?" — Parker Palmer
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When I was depressed, nobody expected anything of me, nor did I expect anything of myself. I was exempt from life's demands and risks. But if I were to find new life, who knows what daunting tasks I might be required to take on? — Parker Palmer
About Parker Palmer
Parker Palmer was a Educator from American (1939–present).
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Who said "When I was depressed, nobody expected anything of me, nor did I expect anything…"?
This quote is attributed to Parker Palmer, a Educator from American.
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Parker Palmer lived from 1939 – present.