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Quote by Theodor Haecker
A curse on every wish that blurs the sight, paralyzes the tongue,

A curse on every wish that blurs the sight, paralyzes the tongue, cramps the hand, and prevents the truth being seen, said, and written. – Theodor Haecker

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