The human desire to be understood is never quite sincere. It is on our own terms that we desire to be understood, not on the terms of truth. (Elizabeth Goudge)

The human desire to be understood is never quite sincere. It is on our own terms that we desire to be understood, not on the terms of truth.

Elizabeth Goudge

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