Who said "We cannot skip the descent; the way up is always down."?

This quote is attributed to Richard Rohr.

We cannot skip the descent; the way up is always down. - Richard Rohr

"We cannot skip the descent; the way up is always down."

Richard Rohr Wisdom

Franciscan Friar, Teacher American Born 1943 (age 83)

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