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Quote by Iris Murdoch

“O death, rock me asleep, bring me to quiet rest. Let pass my weary guilty ghost out of my careful breast.”

Quote by Iris Murdoch

Book:The Nice and the Good

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The Nice and the Good

This book delves into the intricate tapestry of human behavior, examining the nuances between niceness and goodness in various social and ethical contexts. more

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Iris Murdoch was an Irish-Canadian philosopher and author, born on July 15, 1919, in Dublin, Ireland, and passed away on February 8, 1999. She is celebrated for her philosophical novels that intertwine moral and ethical dilemmas with complex narratives. Murdoch's work has left a lasting impact on the literary world, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century. more

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