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The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is.
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is.
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
Compassion has no place in the natural order of the world which operates on the basis of necessity. Compassion opposes read more
Compassion has no place in the natural order of the world which operates on the basis of necessity. Compassion opposes this order and is therefore best thought of as being in some way supernatural.
It's not till sex has died out between a man and a woman that they can really love. And now read more
It's not till sex has died out between a man and a woman that they can really love. And now I mean affection. Now I mean to be fond of (as one is fond of oneself) --to hope, to be disappointed, to live inside the other heart. When I look back on the pain of sex, the love like a wild fox so ready to bite, the antagonism that sits like a twin beside love, and contrast it with affection, so deeply unrepeatable, of two people who have lived a life together (and of whom one must die) it's the affection I find richer. It's that I would have again. Not all those doubtful rainbow colors.
Most writers regard truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are most economical in its use.
Most writers regard truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are most economical in its use.
A kind and compassionate act is often its own reward.
A kind and compassionate act is often its own reward.
The mind is no match with the heart in persuasion; constitutionality is no match with compassion.
The mind is no match with the heart in persuasion; constitutionality is no match with compassion.
Everyone wishes to have truth on his side, but not everyone wishes to be on the side of truth.
Everyone wishes to have truth on his side, but not everyone wishes to be on the side of truth.
Tenderness is a virtue.
Tenderness is a virtue.
