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Even the slightest failure was an indignity to Olaf; but to Hans failure had no more moral significance than success.

— Phyllis Bottome The Mortal Storm (1938)

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It is true that her heart is sick, but where there is laughter there is always more health than sickness.

Survival (1943)

Neither saints nor angels have ever increased my faith in this enigma Life; but what are called "common men and women" have increased it.

Survival (1943)

Even not being liked has a certain virtue about it, if the reason for the dislike does not lie in yourself!

The Mortal Storm (1938)

A red-hot belief in eternal glory is probably the best antidote to human panic that there is.

Survival (1943)

It is a good thing to learn early that other people's opinions do not matter, unless they happen to be true.

The Mortal Storm (1938)

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To rank the effort above the prize may be called love.

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The weak shows his strength and hides his weaknesses; the magnificent exhibits his weaknesses like ornaments.

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