Desire Quote by Tove Jansson

“He did not confuse what he longed for with his gratitude for what he had. Extreme desires have their own sanctuary.” quote by Tove Jansson — Download Open image

““He did not confuse what he longed for with his gratitude for what he had. Extreme desires have their own sanctuary.””

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