“Maybe that's the way to tell the dangerous men from the good ones. A dreamer of the day is dangerous when he believes that others are less: less than their own best selves and certainly less than he is. They exist to follow and flatter him, and to serve his purposes. A true prophet, I suppose, is like a good parent. A true prophet sees others, not himself. He helps them define their own half-formed dreams, and puts himself at their service. He is not diminished as they become more. He offers courage in one hand and generosity in the other.”
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Mary Doria Russell
Mary Doria Russell is an American novelist renowned for her historical and science fiction novels. Her works are characterized by rich historical details and profound philosophical reflections, which have won her a wide readership. more
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