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Quote by Philip Roth
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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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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Imagination
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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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Anger
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Philip Roth
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Beauty
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Ive always thought of beauty therapy, alternative treatments and the like as the female equivalent of brothels – for essentially self-deceiving people who feel a bit hollow and have to pay to be touched. – Julie Burchill

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Beauty

With guys I revere, like Marcus Garvey or Malcolm X, their look is less about style than purpose and the expression of beauty. It wasnt just about being noticed, you know? – Mos Def

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Beauty

We have magnificent brains, but we use a great deal of our brilliance to keep ourselves stuck and ignorant, to keep ourselves from not shining. We are so afraid of our beauty and radiance and brilliance because it scared the adults around us when we were children. – Patricia Sun

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Beauty

Everyday life is like programming, I guess. If you love something you can put beauty into it. – Donald Knuth

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Beauty

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Let parents bequeath to their children not riches, but the spirit of reverence. – Plato

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