Desire Quote by Helen Lynd

“Our whole life is an attempt to discover when our spontaneity is whimsical, sentimental irresponsibility and when it is a valid expression of our deepest desires and values.” quote by Helen Lynd — Download Open image

“Our whole life is an attempt to discover when our spontaneity is whimsical, sentimental irresponsibility and when it is a valid expression of our deepest desires and values.”

Helen Lynd

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Desire Expression Irresponsibility Life Life is Sentimental Spontaneity Values Whimsical Whole Whole life

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