Deafness Quote by Harriet Lerner

“Nothing you say can ensure that the other person will get it, or respond the way you want. You may never exceed his threshold of deafness.” quote by Harriet Lerner — Download Open image

“Nothing you say can ensure that the other person will get it, or respond the way you want. You may never exceed his threshold of deafness.”

Harriet Lerner

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