“When you visualized a man or woman carefully, you could always begin to feel pity – that was a quality God’s image carried with it. When you saw the lines at the corners of the eyes, the shape of the mouth, how the hair grew, it was impossible to hate. Hate was just a failure of imagination.”
Quote by Graham Greene
Work
The Power and the Glory
In this thought-provoking novel, the author explores themes of faith, morality, and the human spirit through the eyes of a lone priest in a country under the rule of an oppressive regime. The narrative delves into the complexities of religious belief and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. 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
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