With characteristic lack of false modesty John once said to me My looks are a rough test of people. If they dont begin to see me beautiful when they have had a chance to learn I know theyre dead inside and dangerous.
Olaf Stapledon
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For the former activity any kind of activity was an end in itself for the latter activity was but a progress toward the true end which was rest and peace of mind. Action was to be undertaken only when equilibrium was disturbed.
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My dear it is a great strength to have faced the worst and to have felt it a feature of beauty. Nothing ever after can shake one.
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