"It seems to me that liberal and humane people, of whom there are many among us, would, if they were asked to rank the vices, put cruelty first. Intuitively they would choose cruelty as the worst thing we do."

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Source : Judith N. Shklar (1984). “Ordinary Vices”, p.44, Harvard University Press

Judith N. Shklar

#People Quotes #Vices Quotes #Firsts Quotes

“And the first three cars are all Escorts, which isn't surprising as this is an all Escort race.”
“I believe you can have a much better life if you are true to your core self, and therefore guided by love and intuitive inner knowing.”
“Thought is a means of concealing Truth.”
“You will have no test of faith that will not fit you to be a blessing if you are obedient to the Lord. I never had a trial but when I got out of the deep river I found some poor pilgrim on the bank that I was able to help by that very experience.”
“Rudy Steiner was scared of the book theif's kiss. He must have longed for it so much. He must have longed for it so much. he must have loved her so incredibly hard. So hard that he would never ask for her lips again and would go to his grave without them.”
“Ha!' said the tall man drily. 'He was in high luck. Rich old uncles who die are in shockingly short supply.”
“All monsters have their fits of depression.”
“If you have a dear one in Heaven your heart yearns to see, do not despair, for you will meet again. The voice you loved to hear, you will hear again. The identity of the one you were near to on Earth remains the same, and instant recognition will be yours as you meet, never to part again. Your beloved one is only lost awhile.”

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