H. P. Lovecraft Quotes

Since all motives at bottom are selfish and ignoble, we may judge acts and qualities only be their effects.

H. P. Lovecraft

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• Since all motives at bottom are selfish and ignoble, we may judge acts and qualities only be their effects.

  

  H. P. Lovecraft
  • May
  • Judge
  • Selfish