But if I get too near this woman
if I listen to her
if I begin to know the names of her children
her past her life
If I identify with her
I can't go on eating as I used to
I can't accept the luxury and the waste
If I truly love
if I feel concerned
my life must change
the time I get up and go to bed
the friends I like to talk with
go out with eat with
in smart restaurants
the books I read
the money I have to spend
Jean Vanier.
