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My parents were keen for me to have the education they themselves

My parents were keen for me to have the education they themselves never had. They werent able to guide me towards particular books, but they encouraged me to read, which I did, randomly and compulsively. – 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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