This world is run by people who know how to do things. They know how things work. They are equipped. Up there, there's a layer of people who run everything. But we - we're just peasants. We don't understand what's…

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There is only one real sin, and that is to persuade oneself that the second-best...

There is only one real sin, and that is to persuade oneself that the second-best...

There are no laws for the novel. There never have been, nor can there ever...

There are no laws for the novel. There never have been, nor can there ever...

In the university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law is...

In the university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law is...

That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you've understood all your life, but...

That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you've understood all your life, but...

Literature is analysis after the event.

Literature is analysis after the event.

What is a hero without love for mankind.

What is a hero without love for mankind.

Any human anywhere will blossom in a hundred unexpected talents and capacities simply by being...

Any human anywhere will blossom in a hundred unexpected talents and capacities simply by being...

The great secret that all old people share is that you really haven't changed in...

The great secret that all old people share is that you really haven't changed in...

There is only one real sin and that is to persuade oneself that the second...

There is only one real sin and that is to persuade oneself that the second...

With a library you are free, not confined by temporary political climates. It is the...

With a library you are free, not confined by temporary political climates. It is the...

It is the mark of great people to treat trifles as trifles and important matters...

It is the mark of great people to treat trifles as trifles and important matters...

In university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law is learning...

In university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law is learning...

We use our parents like recurring dreams, to be entered into when needed.

We use our parents like recurring dreams, to be entered into when needed.

Laughter is by definition healthy.

Laughter is by definition healthy.

Some people obtain fame, others deserve it.

Some people obtain fame, others deserve it.

That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you've understood all your life, but...

That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you've understood all your life, but...

A simple grateful thought turned heavenwards is the most perfect prayer.

A simple grateful thought turned heavenwards is the most perfect prayer.

Small things amuse small minds.

Small things amuse small minds.

What's terrible is to pretend that second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don't need...

What's terrible is to pretend that second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don't need...

Pearls mean tears.

Pearls mean tears.