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Quote by Ian Mcewan
One important theme is the extent to which one can ever correct an

One important theme is the extent to which one can ever correct an error, especially outside any frame of religious forgiveness. All of us have done something we regret – how we manage to remove that from our conscience, or whether thats even possible, interested me. – Ian Mcewan

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I actually find novels that are determined to be funny at every turn quite oppressive. – Ian Mcewan

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By concentrating on what is good in people, by appealing to their idealism and their sense of justice, and by asking them to put their faith in the future, socialists put themselves at a severe disadvantage. – Ian Mcewan

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I dont believe theres any inherent darkness at the center of religion at all. I think religion actually is a morally neutral force. – Ian Mcewan

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I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I cannot forgive. – Henry Ward Beecher

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Forgiveness to the injured does belong but they neer pardon who have done wrong. – John Dryden

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These subsidies from four European governments, which include aircraft launch assistance, capital injections, debt forgiveness, have enabled Airbus to develop and range market airliners well below cost. – Norm Dicks

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I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note – torn in two, and burned up, so that it never can be shown against one. – Henry Ward Beecher

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