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Quote by Edward Abbey

“It is a writer's duty to speak and record the truth, always the truth, no matter whom may be offended.”

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Edward Abbey was an American author known for his naturalist works and advocacy for environmental protection. His writings often take the desolate wilderness of the American Southwest as a backdrop, profoundly revealing the relationship between humans and nature. Abbey's writing style is unique, filled with humor and satire, and has had a profound impact on later generations. more

“If we accept the proposition that one person can be sacrificed for the happiness of the many, it will soon be demonstrated that two or three or more could also be sacrificed for the happiness of the many. Little by little, we will find reasons for sacrificing the many for the happiness of the many, and we will think it was a bargain.”

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Author:Jules Michelet

“There was also something about the smell of bookshops that was strangely comforting to her. She wondered if it was the scent of ink and paper, or the perfume of binding, string, and glue. Maybe it was the scent of knowledge. Information. Thoughts and ideas. Poetry and love. All of it bound into one perfect, calm place.”

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Book:The Garden of Letters

Source: The Garden of Letters

“Don’t allow anything to influence you except your conscience.”

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Author:Tariku Bogale

“When the law makers don't respect the law. The law becomes a joke. Those who have authority lose power. The justice system gets mocked.”

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