Honesty Quote by Sarah Dessen

“But I knew what it said. That I could be imperfect, but only so much. Human, but only within limits. And honest, to her or to myself, never.” quote by Sarah Dessen — Download Open image

““But I knew what it said. That I could be imperfect, but only so much. Human, but only within limits. And honest, to her or to myself, never.””

Sarah Dessen

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