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Quote by Doris Lessing
This world is run by people who know how to do things. They know h

This world is run by people who know how to do things. They know how things work. They are equipped. Up there, theres a layer of people who run everything. But we –were just peasants. We dont understand whats going on, and we cant do anything. – Doris Lessing

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For the last third of life there remains only work. It alone is always stimulating, rejuvenating, exciting and satisfying. – Doris Lessing

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That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something youve understood all your life, but in a new way. – Doris Lessing

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