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Quote by Boris Pasternak

“I am weary of this notion of faithfulness to a point of view at all cost. Life around us is ever changing, and I believe that one should try to change one’s slant accordingly—at least once every ten years. The great heroic devotion to one point of view is very alien to me—it’s a lack of humility. Mayakovsky killed himself because his pride would not be reconciled with something new happening within himself—or around him.”

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Boris Pasternak

Russian poet, writer, and translator. Boris Pasternak is renowned for his profound psychological insight and beautiful poetic language. His works widely cover themes such as love, humanity, morality, and philosophy, and have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more

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Life Change Dreams Humility Goals Storms Odd Thomas

Book:Forever Odd

Source: Forever Odd

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Creativity Humility Conviction Discipleship

Book:I Still Believe

Source: I Still Believe

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Humility

Author:Dr Paul Gitwaza

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