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“The suicide does not play the game, does not observe the rules. He leaves the party too soon, and leaves the other guests painfully uncomfortable.”

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Joyce Carol Oates

Joyce Carol Oates is a renowned American author born on June 16, 1938. Her works span various literary forms such as novels, poetry, and drama, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound thematic explorations. more

“We find a place for what we lose. Although we know that after such a loss the acute stage of mourning will subside, we also know that we shall remain inconsolable and will never find a substitute. No matter what may fill the gap, even if it be filled completely, it nevertheless remains something else.”

Ifs Knows May Matter Change Loses Loss Grief Stage No Matter What Remains Filled Grieving Mourning Gaps Substitutes Nevertheless Griefing Grief And Mourning Mourning Loss Mourning A Loss

Author:Sigmund Freud

“As great scientists have said and as all children know, it is above all by the imagination that we achieve perception, and compassion, and hope.”

Knows Children Said Imagination Compassion Achieve Perception Scientist Grieving Hopeful Great Scientist

Book:The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction

Source: The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction

“Quiet and sincere sympathy is often the most welcome and efficient consolation to the afflicted. Said a wise man to one in deep sorrow, I did not come to comfort you; God only can do that; but I did come to say how deeply and tenderly I feel for you in your affliction.”

Men Feels Said Can Do Wise Sorrow Comfort Quiet Welcome Grieving Sincere Efficient Affliction Consolation Deep Sorrow

Book:The New Dictionary of Thoughts

Source: The New Dictionary of Thoughts

“When I had nothing more to lose, I was given everything. When I ceased to be who I am, I found myself. When I experienced humiliation and yet kept on walking, I understood that I was free to choose my destiny.”

Found Given Loses Destiny Walking Understood Who I Am Hard Times Humiliation My Destiny

Author:Paulo Coelho

“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.”

“Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.”

Men Humans Made Action Natural Justice Human Beings Poor Poverty Overcoming Social Justice Slavery Humanitarian Apartheid Ending Poverty Long Walk To Freedom World Poverty Global Poverty

Book:Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom

Source: Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom

“The law should be a shield for the weak and powerless, not a club for the”

Should Law Justice Weak Clubs Powerless Shields

Author:Roy Barnes

“It is the daily; it is the small; it is the cumulative injuries of little people that we are here to protect....If we are able to keep our democracy, there must be once commandment: THOU SHALT NOT RATION JUSTICE.”

People Ifs Littles Able Justice Democracy Protect Injury Commandments Cumulative Rations

Author:Learned Hand

“Equal justice under law is not merely a caption on the facade of the Supreme Court building, it is perhaps the most inspiring ideal of our society. It is one of the ends for which our entire legal system exists...it is fundamental that justice should be the same, in substance and availability, without regard to economic status.”

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