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Quote by Arthur Helps

“It has always appeared to me, that there is so much to be done in this world, that all self-inflicted suffering which cannot be turned to good account for others, is a loss - a loss, if you may so express it, to the spiritual world.”

Book:Companions of My Solitude

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Companions of My Solitude

This novel delves into the emotional landscape of a character facing solitude, exploring the complexities of human connection and the search for companionship. more

Author

Arthur Helps

Arthur Helps was a British writer and critic renowned for his contributions to literary and art criticism. Born on July 10, 1813, he made a significant impact on the literary world with his insightful analyses and reviews. Helps passed away on March 7, 1875, leaving behind a lasting legacy of critical thought and appreciation for the arts. more

“Making a record is a lot like surgery without an anesthetic. You first have to cut yourself up the middle. Then you have to rip out every single organ, every single part and lay them on a table. You then need to examine the parts, and the reality of the situation hits you. Then you pop it all back in, sew yourself shut and perform.”

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Author:Gerard Way

“Science is wonderful, science is important, and so are children, so are young people, and so what could be better than to write a science book for young people?”

People Writing Children Important Book Young Wonderful Science Books

Author:Richard Dawkins

“I guess there are some rights of parents with what they choose their children to learn, but I'm biased in favor of freeing children to learn and not letting parents be too doctrinaire in indoctrinating their children.”

Children Parent Rights Favors Biased

Author:Richard Dawkins

“I think nobody would claim that random genetic drift is capable of producing adaptation, that is to say the illusion of design. Random genetic drift can't produce wings that are good at flying, or eyes that are good at seeing, or legs that are good at running. But random genetic drift probably is very important in driving evolution at the molecular genetic level.”