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Quote by Doris Lessing

“Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.”

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Ecclesiastes, also known as The Preacher, is a book of wisdom literature in the Hebrew Bible. It is attributed to King Solomon, who reflects on the futility of life and the search for meaning. The text is a collection of proverbs and reflections, addressing themes of wisdom, wealth, and the pursuit of happiness. more

Author

Doris Lessing

Doris Lessing was a British novelist known for her profound psychological insights and critical exploration of social and political issues. Her works covered a wide range of themes from personal experiences to global concerns, including colonialism, gender roles, and women's liberation. Lessing's writing style is unique and vivid, and she has had a significant impact on postcolonial and feminist literature. more

“I think I am at the end of a certain phase of my life. What I'm on the lookout for now is the unexpected, for things that come from outside and that I never thought might happen. Sometimes you have to watch for them so you don't automatically say no to the new, simply because you're in the habit of saying no to everything that comes along.”

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Author:Doris Lessing

“So love is rest? The cosy corner? The little nook? Sometimes it ought to be. Sometimes it is.”

Littles Sometimes Love Is Ought Corners Cosy

Author:Doris Lessing

“I spend a good deal of time wondering how we will seem to the people who come after us. This is not an idle interest, but a deliberate attempt to strengthen the power of that "other eye," which we can use to judge ourselves.”

People Use Seems Eye Interest Deals Wonder Judging Idle Deliberate

Book:Prisons We Choose to Live Inside

Source: Prisons We Choose to Live Inside

“Mostly getting old is boring. I hate the stiffness in the bones. I was physically arrogant for years. I don't like it now that I have difficulty getting around. But a certain equanimity sets in, a certain detachment. Things seem less desperately important than they once did, and that's a pleasure.”

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