Iain Pears

Corruption Mankind Devil
" Power without wisdom is tyranny; wisdom without power is pointless. "
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Iain Pears
Tyranny
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" For men are held above their fellows by the gossamer of reputation, which is so soft and fragile a breath can blow it away. "
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Men , Reputation , Blow
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" He (William Cort) had some desire to be successful, but it did not burn so strongly in him that he was prepared to overcome his character to achieve it. "
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Ambition , Successful , Character
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" Philosophy cannot be extinguished, though men will try ... The spirit seeks the light, that is its nature. It wishes to return to its origin, and must forever try to reach enlightenment. "
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Men , Philosophy , Light
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" The devil himself can become beauty, so we are told, to corrupt mankind." (Marco) "
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Iain Pears
Corruption , Mankind , Devil
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Iain Pears
born: died: genre: occupation:
01-Jan-1955 Alive Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction Author, Art Historian
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