What is a hero without love for mankind.

Quote by Doris Lessing

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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...

This world is run by people who know how to do things. They know how...

This world is run by people who know how to do things. They know how...

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...

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.

Trust no friend without faults, and love a woman, but no angel.

Trust no friend without faults, and love a woman, but no angel.

Laughter is by definition healthy

Laughter is by definition healthy

You can't be a Red if you're married to a civil servant.

You can't be a Red if you're married to a civil servant.

Some people obtain fame, others deserve it.

Some people obtain fame, others deserve it.

In the writing process, the more a story cooks, the better.

In the writing process, the more a story cooks, the better.

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...

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...

Pearls mean tears.

Pearls mean tears.

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...

Pleasure resorts are like film stars and royalty... embarrassed by the figures they cut in...

Pleasure resorts are like film stars and royalty... embarrassed by the figures they cut in...

Man, who is he? Too bad, to be the work of God: Too good for...

Man, who is he? Too bad, to be the work of God: Too good for...

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...

Think wrongly, if you please, but in all cases think for yourself.

Think wrongly, if you please, but in all cases think for yourself.

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...

Years and sins are always more than owned

Years and sins are always more than owned

Laws can discover sin, but not remove it

Laws can discover sin, but not remove it