The heart is a foreign country whose language none of us is good at.

Jack Gilbert
About This Quote

Though it may be hard to admit, the heart has its own language. It’s filled with strange customs, traditions, and rituals that are completely foreign to us. We can all imagine how difficult it must be for Tim to understand his heart’s language.

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