“I'm only trying to make you see beyond men's acts to their motives. A man can appear to be a part of something not-so-good on its face, but don't take it upon yourself to judge him unless you know his motives as well. A man can be boiling inside, but he knows a mild answer works better than showing his rage. A man can condemn his enemies, but it's wiser to know them. ... Have you ever considered that men, especially men, must conform to the demands of the community they live in simply so they can be of service to it?”
― Go Set a Watchman
― Go Set a Watchman
“We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience.”
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“If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my country.”
― What I Believe and Other Essays
― What I Believe and Other Essays
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