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“It seems so much easier in these days to live morally than to live beautifully. Lots of us manage to exist for years without ever sinning against society, but we sin against loveliness every hour of the day.”

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Book:The Grey World
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The Grey World

The title The Grey World evokes a setting or world characterized by neutrality, uncertainty, or the blurring of boundaries between opposing forces. As a title alone, without author or publication identification, it suggests a narrative likely exploring themes of compromise, transformation, or the complex middle ground between defined states. more

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Evelyn Underhill
Evelyn Underhill

Evelyn Underhill was a British writer renowned for her contributions to the fields of spirituality and mysticism. Born on December 6, 1875, she is celebrated for her insightful exploration of Christian mysticism through her writings. Underhill passed away on June 15, 1941. more

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