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“And I came to believe that good and evil are names for what people do, not for what they are. All we can say is that this is a good deed, because it helps someone or that's an evil one because it hurts them. People are too complicated to have simple labels.”

Quote by Philip Pullman

Book:The Amber Spyglass

Work

The Amber Spyglass

In this fantasy novel, the young protagonist embarks on a perilous quest in a magical world, facing numerous challenges and encountering fantastical creatures. more

Author

Philip Pullman is a British film writer known for his adaptations of literary works. Born in October 1946, he is a prolific writer who has adapted several renowned novels into film scripts. more

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