"Learning philosophy is learning a particular kind of intuitive understanding."

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Iris Murdoch

#Philosophy Quotes #Understanding Quotes #Kind Quotes

“The Hindus are busy letting themselves be seen riding in Cadillacs instead of smearing themselves with sandalwood paste and bowing in front of Ganpati. The Moslems would rather miss evening prayer than the new Disney movie. The Buddhists think it's more important to take over in the name of Stalin and Progress than to meditate on the four basic sorrows. And we don't even have to mention Christianity or Judaism.”
“Memories and possibilities are even more hideous than realities.”
“Sometimes I feel ashamed at my lack of interest in all the new techniques of modern filmmaking, but I prefer to work with as little equipment as possible. If I have a good lens and a steady camera, that's all I need.”
“I am just trying to make the best possible case for the animals. That is clearly what I have been put on earth to do. Even after I am gone I will try to continue.”
“Or sweetest Shakespeare, Fancy's child!”
“People have a right to their own opinions, but not to their own facts. Evidence must be located, not created, and opinions not backed by evidence cannot be given much weight.”
“We are all healers who can reach out and offer health, and we are all patients in constant need of help.”
“By definition, remarkable things get remarked upon”

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