43+ Henri Nouwen Quotes On Love. Henri nouwen says, when we come to realize that. "often love is offered to you, but you do not recognize it. You might be afraid of the pain that deep love can cause. Henri nouwen — dutch clergyman born on january 24, 1932, died on october 02, 1996. Let's dare to enter into an intimate relationship with god without fear, trusting that we will receive love . Do not hesitate to love and to love deeply. When you know yourself as fully loved you will be grateful for what is . You can only seek god when you have already found god. This is who you are whether you feel it . Henri nouwen on being beloved.