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It is a great mystery that though the human heart longs for Truth, in which alone it finds liberation and delight, the first reaction of human beings to Truth is one of hostility and fear!
Anthony de Mello
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"It is a great mystery that though the human heart longs for Truth, in which alone it finds liberation and delight, the first reaction of human beings to Truth is one of hostility and fear!"
— Anthony de Mello

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It is a great mystery that though the human heart longs for Truth, in which alone it finds liberation and delight, the first reaction of human beings to Truth is one of hostility and fear! — Anthony de Mello

About Anthony de Mello

Anthony de Mello was a Clergyman from India (1931–1987).

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Who said "It is a great mystery that though the human heart longs for Truth, in which alo…"?
This quote is attributed to Anthony de Mello, a Clergyman from India.
When did Anthony de Mello live?
Anthony de Mello lived from 1931 – 1987.