Reality Quote by Dean Koontz

“Human beings not only can't bear too much reality, we flee from reality when someone doesn't force us close enough to the fire to feel the heat on our faces.” quote by Dean Koontz — Download Open image

““Human beings not only can't bear too much reality, we flee from reality when someone doesn't force us close enough to the fire to feel the heat on our faces.””

Dean Koontz

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