Maeve Binchy Quotes

The great thing about getting older is that you become more mellow. Things aren't as black and white, and you become much more tolerant. You can see the good in things much more easily rather than getting enraged as you used to do when you were young.

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• Religion often is misused for purely power-political goals, including war.

  

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• Passion for fame: A passion which is the instinct of all great souls.

  

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• Hollywood is great. I also think it's stupid and small-minded and shortsighted.

  

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• The great thing about getting older is that you become more mellow. Things aren't as black and white, and you become much more tolerant. You can see the good in things much more easily rather than getting enraged as you used to do when you were young.

  

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