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Famous Iris Murdoch Quotes
Source: The Nice and the Good
“A woman in love is a great spiritual force.”
Source: The Nice and the Good
“Even what we are most certain of we know only in an illusory form.”
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“His eyes closed now, and for a long time they sat quietly thus. Such was their lovemaking.”
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“If only it were over, done, without the awful doing of it.”
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“He had ceased to be interested in anyone but himself.”
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“Today we will read love poetry. You shall read aloud to me and we will weep together.”
Source: The Nice and the Good
Source: The Nice and the Good
Source: The Nice and the Good
“Is it true that the first time of falling in love is the worst?" "No.”
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“You're always wanting to be forgiven. What do you want to be forgiven for?”
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“Don't be hurt by me." "I can't help being hurt —”
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“But her heart was hurting her with its violence.”
Source: The Nice and the Good
Source: The Nice and the Good
Source: The Nice and the Good
