“I tasted injustice and the special horror of seeing its perpetrators flourish. How frequent and how bitter is this aspect of human wretchedness. The wicked prosper in front of our eyes and go on and on and on prospering. What a blessing it must have been once to be able to believe in hell. A great and deep human consolation was lost to us when that ancient and respectable belief faded from our minds.”
The book follows the life and adventures of a young prince during the 14th century. more
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
“If 90% of the people, are going straight to the hell. So, where do we live now? 11.05.12”
“If 90% of the people, are going straight to the hell, then, where do we live now? 11.05.12”
“Hell: a personalised service.”
“If this is hell, then hell could not be much, neither as special nor as ugly as I was told.”