Walter Wink Quotes

The greatest obstacle is simply this: the belief that we cannot change because we are dependent on what is wrong. That is the addict's excuse.

Walter Wink

• Belief
• Obstacles
• Greatest
• Excuse
• Dependent

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• The greatest obstacle is simply this: the belief that we cannot change because we are dependent on what is wrong. That is the addict's excuse.

  

  Walter Wink
  • Belief
  • Obstacles
  • Greatest