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“What I would not have given to be that young at this time and to be able to experience such unashamed honesty.”

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Book:The Heart's Invisible Furies

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The Heart's Invisible Furies

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John Boyne

John Boyne is an Irish novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into historical events. His works often focus on young adult readers, exploring complex issues of humanity and society. more

“You are not good for your own sake. That probably isn’t even possible. You are good as a courtesy to everyone around you. Keeping a promise or breaking it, telling the truth or lying, matters to those around you. So there is good you can do and always do again. You do not have to believe you are good in order to act well in any specific case. You never lose that option.”

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Book:Jack

Source: Jack

“When we like something too much, a part of us wants to keep them forever in our 'wishlist' because we know that when wishes comes true, they lose their charm.”

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Author:Shunya

“The thing about justifications is that they’re required when there’s not enough truth in what we’re doing to justify it without justifying it.”

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Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough

“The ‘need to know others’ is the beginning of world peace. Remorse is the path to wisdom. Honest friends are the result of wisdom”

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Book:The Decision To Have World Peace

Source: The Decision To Have World Peace

“Don't let lies saturate the truth.”

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Author:Anthony T. Hincks

“Promises should never grow old.”

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Author:Anthony T. Hincks

“Never plant promises that won't grow into fruition.”

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Author:Anthony T. Hincks

“I may not be honest all the time, but at least I am not greedy all of the time.”

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Author:Anthony T. Hincks

“My determination will lead to my extermination.”

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Author:Anthony T. Hincks

“Lies only color the world black.”

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Author:Anthony T. Hincks

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