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Quote by Thornton Wilder

“There is no need for me to curse you -the murderer survives the victim only to learn that it was himself that he longed to be rid of. Hatred is self-hatred.”

Author

Thornton Wilder

American playwright, renowned for his works 'Our Town' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'. His works are characterized by deep insight and a unique style, profoundly influencing 20th-century American theater. more

“You swore you loved me, and laughed and warned me that you would not love me forever. I did not hear you. You were speaking in a language I did not understand. Never, never, I can conceive of a love which is able to foresee its own termination. Love is its own eternity. Love is in every moment of its being: all time. It is the only glimpse we are permitted of what eternity is. So I did not hear you. The words were nonsense.”

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Book:The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Other Novels, 1926-1948

Source: The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Other Novels, 1926-1948

“Do not crave to know the views of others, nor base your intent thereon. To think independently for yourself is a sign of fearlessness.”

Thinking Knows Views Crave Fearlessness

Author:Mahatma Gandhi

“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”

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Book:(The Great Gatsby)

Source: (The Great Gatsby)

“I know parental embarrassment usually stops somewhere at fifteen, but he just kept on giving me good reasons.”