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“To understand all is to forgive all.”

Book:Brideshead Revisited: The Sacred and Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder

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Brideshead Revisited: The Sacred and Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder

This novel is a reflective narrative that delves into the personal and spiritual journeys of its protagonist, Captain Charles Ryder, as he revisits the grand estate of Brideshead and reflects on his past relationships and experiences. more

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Evelyn Waugh

British writer known for his satirical and humorous style, with notable works including 'Vile Bodies' and 'Brideshead Revisited'. Waugh is renowned for his profound insights into 20th-century British society and culture. more

“This tremendous event is still on its way, still wandering; it has not yet reached the ears of men. Lightning and thunder require time; the light on the stars requires time; deeds though done, still require time to be seen and heard. This deed is still more distant from them than the most distant stars - and yet they have done it themselves.”

Men Way Stills Done Light Stars Heard Events Ears Deeds Wander Lightning Thunder

Book:The Gay Science: With a Prelude in Rhymes and an Appendix of Songs

Source: The Gay Science: With a Prelude in Rhymes and an Appendix of Songs

“Nothing is so aggravating as calmness.”

Spiritual Calmness Aggravating

Author:Mahatma Gandhi

“If you have two religions in your land, the two will cut each other’s throats; but if you have thirty religions, they will dwell in peace”

Ifs Two Religion Liberty Cutting Land Libertarian Thirty Throat Libertarianism Two Religions

Book:The Portable Voltaire

Source: The Portable Voltaire

“I do believe in an everyday sort of magic -- the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we're alone.”