“How far does one combine resistance to over-control with social justice, i.e. tolerable living for people in general? We are too selfish to be trusted, if left free, to give away enough to make people comfortable enough to give them a chance. Yet if all this is ordered for us, as to some extent it has to be, it so soon leads to tyranny. It is a very difficult problem. If only human beings had more pity, unselfishness, and justice and didn't need coercion to treat each other decently.”
Quote by Rose Macaulay
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Rose Macaulay
Rose Macaulay (August 1, 1881 – October 30, 1958) was a distinguished British writer, novelist, poet, and critic. Known for her wit, satire, and keen social observation, she authored over 30 works, including novels, essays, travelogues, and poetry. Born in Cambridge to an academic family, she studied at Oxford but left without a degree. Her notable works include 'The Towers of Trebizond' and 'They Were Defeated.' Macaulay never married but had a secret love affair. Her writing often explored faith, morality, and women's independence. She died of a heart attack in 1958 at age 77. more
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