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“Mladí lidé vždycky doufají, že jim ten, jemuž svěří své nadeje, přinese nějakou oběť.”

Book:Embers

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Embers

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Sándor Márai

Sándor Márai was a Hungarian writer renowned for his profound literary style and insightful observations on historical changes. His works extensively explore the conflicts between individuals and the times, as well as the common human experience. more

“Rose: A real sacrifice is giving up something you want or enjoy very much, isn't it? Alec: Yes. Rose: Doing it one's own self because one loves another person very much and wants her to be happy? Alec: Yes. Rose: And doing it pleasantly, and being glad about it, and not minding the praise if it doesn't come? Alec: Yes dear, that is the true spirit of self-sacrifice...”

Sacrifice

Author:Louisa May Alcott

“Are you going to let me be eaten?' Billy Beecham looks stunned. 'Don't you know that sometimes Beast collectors get collected?' I ask him. 'But you're a virgin.' 'Virgins were never sacrifices,' I say. "Not to this kind of Beast. Virgin are collaborators.”

Humor Sacrifice Beast Virgin

Book:Unnatural Creatures

Source: Unnatural Creatures

“We know many among ourselves who have given themselves up to bonds, in order that they might ransom others. Many, too, have surrendered themselves to slavery, that with the price which they received for themselves, they might provide food for others.”

Love Church Christianity Sacrifice

Book:The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians

Source: The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians

“The church the Bible described is exciting and adventurous and wrought with sacrifice. It cost believers everything, and they still came.”