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Michela Wrong is a renowned journalist, born in 1961. She is known for her in-depth reporting on political and social issues in Asia, particularly in countries such as Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia.

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All Angel Causes Convinced Feelings Games Hand In Hand Hands Heaven Humanity Hypocrite

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“There is a graceless human tendency to wish upon others the ills visited upon oneself. Instead of pointing successors towards short cuts, you relish seeing them clambering through identical hoops.”

Humanity

Author:Michela Wrong

“You cannot have a society of angels except in heaven”

Heaven Angel

Author:Michela Wrong

“Spirituality can go hand-in-hand with ruthless single-mindedness when the individual is convinced his cause is just”

Hands Spirituality Individual Causes Convinced Ruthless Hand In Hand Single Mindedness

Book:In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz: Living on the Brink of Disaster in Mobutu's Congo

Source: In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz: Living on the Brink of Disaster in Mobutu's Congo

“Experience has taught that politics is a game played by conmen and hypocrites.”

Games Taught Hypocrite

Book:In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz: Living on the Brink of Disaster in Mobutu's Congo

Source: In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz: Living on the Brink of Disaster in Mobutu's Congo

“When a society is criticised by outsiders, its members wince but shrug their shoulders. 'What you can expect from strangers?' is the feeling. When the attack comes from within, no such indulgence is shown. 'He was one of us,' runs the refrain.”

Feelings Running Members Stranger Shoulders Ministry Outsiders Indulgence Refrain Wince

Author:Michela Wrong

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Born: 1961
Known for: Journalist
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