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Sebastian Barry is an Irish playwright known for his profound literary style and unique perspective on history. His works have won numerous literary awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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“What can I tell you further? I once lived among humankind, and found them in their generality to be cruel and cold, and yet could mention the names of three or four that were like angels. I suppose we measure the importance of our days by those few angels we spy among us, and yet aren't like them.”

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Book:The Secret Scripture

Source: The Secret Scripture

“Because faithfulness is not a human question, but a divine one.”

Humans Divine Faithfulness

Book:The Secret Scripture

Source: The Secret Scripture

“The human animal began as a mere wriggling thing in the ancient seas, struggling out onto land with many regrets. That is what brings us so full of longing to the sea.”

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Book:The Secret Scripture

Source: The Secret Scripture

About the Author

Born: July 5, 1955
Known for: Playwright
Quotes: 79

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