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“You can never do enough for the dead. You search around for comfort but there is no comfort; there never was and never will be. There is only a gradual wearing away of the sharp edges, so that you don't feel ambushed at every turn, as if you saw the dead suddenly rounding the corner.”

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Martha Grimes

Martha Grimes is a renowned British detective novel author, born on May 2, 1931. Her works are known for their unique sense of humor and detailed portrayal of English rural life. more

“The British Airways steward announced that the in-flight movie would be Chariots of Fire. 'Is that the only one?' I asked. 'We are also showing Gandhi,' he replied. 'Where do I have to sit to see it?" I responded. 'I'm sorry, sir, but Gandhi is only showing in first class.' The irony seemed to escape him.”

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“My grandmother told me that every good thing I do helps some human being in the world. I believed her 50 years ago and still do.”

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“The thing about nonviolence is that it spreads. When you get people to participate in nonviolent action - whether it's a fast, a march, a boycott, or a picket line - people hear you, people see you, people are learning from that action.”

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