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Quote by Iris Murdoch

“Your best friends are in trouble and you say 'of course' and forget them instantly.”

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This book delves into the hypothetical scenario of a message received from beings beyond our solar system, examining the implications and potential reactions of humanity to such an event. more

Author

Iris Murdoch

Iris Murdoch was an Irish-Canadian philosopher and author, born on July 15, 1919, in Dublin, Ireland, and passed away on February 8, 1999. She is celebrated for her philosophical novels that intertwine moral and ethical dilemmas with complex narratives. Murdoch's work has left a lasting impact on the literary world, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century. more

“You could speak on my behalf. Try to persuade him.” His black eyes glittered. “I’m afraid I’m only a messenger.” “Please,” I said. “I do not want them here, truly. I am not being funny.” “No,” he said, “you are not. You are being very dull. Use your imagination, they must be good for something. Take them to your bed.” “That is absurd,” I said. “They would run screaming.” “Nymphs always do,” he said. “But I’ll tell you a secret: they are terrible at getting away.” At a feast on Olympus such a jest would have been followed by a roar of laughter. Hermes waited now, grinning like a goat. But all I felt was a white, cold rage. “I am finished with you,” I said. “I have been finished a long time. Let me not see you again.” If anything, his grin deepened. He vanished and did not return. It was no obedience. He was finished with me too, for I had committed the unpardonable sin of being dull. I could imagine the stories he was telling of me, humorless, prickly, and smelling of pigs. From time to time, I could sense him just out of sight, finding my nymphs in the hills, sending them back flushed and laughing, giddy from the great Olympian who had shown them favor. He seemed to think I would go mad with jealousy and loneliness, and turn them into rats indeed. A hundred years he had been coming to my island, and in all that time he had never cared for more than his own entertainment.”

Shallowness Fair Weather Friends Jerk Boyfriend Friend Breakup

Book:Circe

Source: Circe

“You could be doing fine in life, but the moment they see you vulnerable, those will be the ones who come to take advantage of you. -MillYentei”

Fair Weather Friends Lack Of Loyalty

Author:Deshawn Yeldell

“—¿No has soñado nunca que tenías un amigo, Alec? Nada más que eso, «mi amigo», que él procuraba ayudarte a ti y tú a él, un amigo —repitió, poniéndose sentimental súbitamente—. Alguien a quien entregar tu vida entera y que te entregara también la suya. Supongo que algo así no puede suceder fuera de los sueños.”

Amor Vida Lgbtq Queer Maurice Amor Verdadero Homosexualidad Alec Scudder Amigo

Book:Maurice

Source: Maurice

“—Es como llevar al enemigo dentro de tus filas… Quizás, porque… ¡Es exactamente lo mismo! —¿Cómo sabes que es un enemigo? —preguntó Caroline. —Porque sé que no es mi amigo.”