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“Of course we also live in a world of great beauty, sacrificial and passionate love, tenderness, prosperity, courage and joy. But quite a lot of all that seems to happen regardless of the paradigm and the high thoughts of philosophy. It has always happened. It is precisely because it has always happened that we go on wrestling with these issues in the hope that it can happen more often and for more people.”

Quote by Sara Maitland

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Sara Maitland is a British writer known for her unique literary style and profound explorations of religious, gender, and natural themes. Her works encompass novels, poetry, and prose, many of which delve into issues of personal identity and spiritual growth. more

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