“Jezal had often observed that the ever so slightly stupid will act more stupidly in clever company”
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“Men who love themselves hate those who would dim their glory.”
― Blood Song
― Blood Song
“For Socrates, there are only two kinds of people: the wise, who know they are fools; and fools, who think they are wise. Similarly, for Christ and all the prophets, there are only two kinds of people: saints, who know they are sinners; and sinners, who think they are saints.”
― Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from Saint Thomas Aquinas
― Practical Theology: Spiritual Direction from Saint Thomas Aquinas
“Quit being so hard on yourself. We are what we are; we love what we love. We don't need to justify it to anyone... not even to ourselves.”
― The Republic of Thieves
― The Republic of Thieves
“Overdressed for what?” said Jean. “Insulting complete strangers,” said Locke, loosening his neck-cloth. “Got to mind the delicate social nuances when you inform some poor fellow that he’s a dumb motherfucker.”
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