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Quote by Anthony Trollope

“Any fool might do an honest business. But fraud requires a man to be alive and wide awake at every turn!”

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A richly detailed novel that delves into the societal and moral issues of the Victorian era, examining the lives of various characters and their interactions within a rapidly changing world. more

Author

Anthony Trollope

Anthony Trollope was an English novelist known for his detailed portrayals of Victorian British society. His works often centered around political and administrative themes, showcasing his profound insights into social structures and class divisions. more

“Graffiti is the art of the people. It is a language without clear official status, but whose instinctive quality testifies to the honesty of human experience and the true nobility of art. Often marked with a sense of eroticism and violence, the wall conserves something pure and sacred about the human story.”

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Book:In Search for Meaning

Source: In Search for Meaning

“Paz smiled, and answered the way Hero would learn she always answered: rather than lying, or even dodging the question, she preferred to speak the supposedly shameful truth as if it were something to be proud of. Of course not, she said, her voice sweet and direct. We're too poor to have anything like a car. She made it sound like it was desirable not to have a car, ridiculous to even want one. Hero had been impressed, not least of all because even she'd gotten in the habit of leaving a room whenever Tita Ticay entered it, terrified of her venomous tongue, her keen eyes, the ease with which she spotted weakness, and the please with which she toyed with it.”

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Book:America Is Not the Heart

Source: America Is Not the Heart

“Integrity is a strong guide.”

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Author:Isaac A. Yowetu

“What was the point of his saying with unsettling sobriety that he was prepared to commit to anything if he was in fact not prepared to commit to dealing with her honestly?”