“What honest boy would pride himself on not picking pockets ? A thief who was trying to reform would. To be conceited of doing one's duty is then a sign of how little one does it, and how little one sees what a contemptible thing it is not to do it. Could any but a low creature be conceited of not being contemptible? Until our duty becomes to us common as breathing, we are poor creatures.”
Quote by George MacDonald
Work
The Lost Princess: A Double Tale
This book presents a dual narrative, each focusing on a different tale involving a lost princess. The intricate weaving of these two stories creates a rich tapestry of storytelling. more
Author
George MacDonald
George MacDonald was a 19th-century Scottish author known for his fantasy literature and religious thought. His works had a profound influence on later writers, such as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. more
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