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The sin of pride may be a small or a great thing in someone's life, and hurt vanity a passing read more

The sin of pride may be a small or a great thing in someone's life, and hurt vanity a passing pinprick, or a self-destroying or ever murderous obsession.

by Iris Murdoch Found in: Pride Quotes,
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We defend ourself with descriptions and tame the world by generalizing.

We defend ourself with descriptions and tame the world by generalizing.

by Iris Murdoch Found in: Language Quotes,
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Possibly, more people kill themselves and others out of hurt vanity than out of envy, jealousy, malice or desire for read more

Possibly, more people kill themselves and others out of hurt vanity than out of envy, jealousy, malice or desire for revenge.

by Iris Murdoch Found in: Vanity Quotes,
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A man who has never made a woman angry is a failure in life.

A man who has never made a woman angry is a failure in life.

by Iris Murdoch Found in: Relationships Quotes,
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We can only learn to love by loving.

We can only learn to love by loving.

by Iris Murdoch Found in: Love Quotes,
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