“Political opposition... is given an inhumane overlay, which then justifies the abrogation of all normally applied customs of civilized behavior. A political policy is equated with moral right, and opposition to it with diabolical malevolence.”
― The Crucible
― The Crucible
“You know, they say in France that translation is like a woman: she is either beautiful or faithful. ”
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“Love and hope are infinitely more powerful than hate and fury.”
― Under a Cruel Star: A Life in Prague, 1941-1968
― Under a Cruel Star: A Life in Prague, 1941-1968
“Life is too short to be lived badly.”
― Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return
― Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return
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