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Quote by Charles Bukowski

“I guess the only time most people think about injustice is when it happens to them.”

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Charles Bukowski, born on August 16, 1920, was an influential American poet. Known for his unique style and profound depiction of the lives of the underclass in America, he is considered one of the representatives of the Beat Generation. more

“One percent of people will always be honest and never steal," the locksmith said. "Another one percent will always be dishonest and always try to pick your lock and steal your television. And the rest will be honest as long as the conditions are right - but if they are tempted enough, they'll be dishonest too. Locks won't protect you from the thieves, who can get in your house if they really want to. They will only protect you from the mostly honest people who might be tempted to try your door if it had no lock".”

Source: The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone – Especially Ourselves

“Any decent person who knows what warfare is can never go into battle with a whole heart.”

Knows Heart Persons Whole Battle Decent Warfare

Book:Ender's Game

Source: Ender's Game

“People above you, they never want to share power with you. Why you look to them? They give you nothing. People below you, you give them hope, you give them respect, they give you power, cause they don't think they have any, so they don't mind giving it up.”

People Thinking Want Giving Mind Looks Causes Share

Book:Ender's Shadow: Book 1 of The Shadow Saga

Source: Ender's Shadow: Book 1 of The Shadow Saga

“Your father is angry with me because he thinks I almost got myself killed,' said Sabriel, with a slight grin. 'I don't understand it myself, since I think he should be glad that I didn't.”

Thinking Should Said Father Angry Glad Sabriel

Book:Lirael

Source: Lirael

“How can you not understand?" He pointed at her books. "You read novels. Obviously, I'm here to rescue you. Don't I look like Sir Galahad?" He raised his arms dramatically. "My strength is as the strength of ten, Because my heart is pure---”

Looks Heart Book Novel Arms My Heart Pure Ten Raised Rescue Galahad

Book:The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess

Source: The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess

“Listen to me. I am leaving, but I am living. I will not be gone from you entirely, Will. When you fight now, I will be still by you. When you walk in the world, I will be the light at your side, the ground steady under your feet, the force that drives the sword in your hand. We are bound, beyond the oath. The Marks did not change that. The oath did not change that. It merely gave words to something that existed already.”

World Stills Hands Light Fighting Force Sides Walks Gone Feet Mark Bounds Leaving Steady Oath Your Side Listen To Me Jem Carstairs

Book:Clockwork Princess

Source: Clockwork Princess

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