I have tried - not always successfully - to remember this lesson: Even people I dislike have a piece of God. My task is to move the junk out of the way so that I can find it.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing the inherent value and divinity within every individual, even those we find difficult or disagreeable. It highlights the need to look beyond our judgments and prejudices to acknowledge the redeeming qualities or goodness in others. The quote encourages us to approach these individuals with empathy, striving to see beyond the "junk" or negativity that may cloud our perception, in order to connect with their intrinsic worth as fellow human beings.

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