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Literature isnt a moral beauty contest. Its power arises from the

Literature isnt a moral beauty contest. Its power arises from the authority and audacity with which the impersonation is pulled off the belief it inspires is what counts. – Philip Roth

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People are unjust to anger – it can be enlivening and a lot of fun. – Philip Roth

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Obviously the facts are never just coming at you but are incorporated by an imagination that is formed by your previous experience. Memories of the past are not memories of facts but memories of your imaginings of the facts. – Philip Roth

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Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed. – George Henry Lewes

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I really wanted there to be something in my life that I enjoy just for the beauty of it. – Robert Caro

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Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable. – Richard Steele

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Beauty is the lovers gift. – William Congreve

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