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Quote by Graham Greene

“A brain was only capable of what it could conceive, and it couldn't conceive what it had never experienced”

Work

This novel delves into the lives of gangsters and their interactions with the local community, offering a gritty portrayal of post-war British society. more

Author

Graham Greene

Graham Greene was a renowned British writer born on October 2, 1904. His works are characterized by deep insight and unique narrative techniques, and he is hailed as one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century. Greene's writing spans a variety of themes, including spy novels, religious novels, and noir novels. more

“I don't believe for a minute that the proof of God's existence is achieved. My faith prohibits me from believing that the proof of God's existence can ever be adduced. My God is not an object for verification, He is a subject for love. My faith is not knowledge, it is acceptance. It is a matter not of calculation but of trust.”

God Religion Sacred Secular

Book:A Corner of the Veil

Source: A Corner of the Veil

“To err is human, to forgive is divine... but I’m only a cardinal and cardinals are human, so rather than forgiving you I’m going to err towards beating you with this stick.”

Divine Forgiveness Human Err

Book:Prince of Fools

Source: Prince of Fools

“One can only describe the human but can never define it because humans are complex in their nature.”

Human Nature Human

Book:HUMANITY Understanding Reality and Inquiring Good

Source: HUMANITY Understanding Reality and Inquiring Good