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Quote by Gore Vidal

“We are the United States of Amnesia, we learn nothing because we remember nothing.”

Book:Imperial America: Reflections on the United States of Amnesia

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Imperial America: Reflections on the United States of Amnesia

This book delves into the complexities of American society, analyzing the impact of historical narratives and the role of memory in shaping the country's present and future. more

Author

Gore Vidal

American writer, playwright, screenwriter, and critic. Known for his sharp political satire and profound historical insight, Vidal's work spans a variety of genres including novels, plays, screenplays, and criticism. more

“Jesus went without comfort so that you might have it. He postponed joy so that you might share in it. He willingly chose isolation so that you might never be alone in your hurt and sorrow. He had no real fellowship so that fellowship might be yours, this moment. This alone is enough cause for great gratitude!”

Real Enough Moments Might Joy Jesus Causes Hurt Share Sorrow Gratitude Comfort Isolation Fellowship Great Gratitude

Author:Joni Eareckson Tada

“It is only people who are lacking, or bad, or inferior, who have to be good at things. You have always been full and perfect, so you had nothing to make up for.”

People Perfect Be Good Inferiors Lacking

Book:THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING

Source: THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING

“False encouragement is a kind of theft: it steals time, energy, and motivation a person could put toward some other purpose.”

Kind Persons Purpose Motivation Energy Encouragement Stealing Theft

Book:Lying

Source: Lying

“... then he offers me his arm. As I take it, I wonder what folly decreed that women cannot walk unassisted.”