There is only one real sin, and that is to persuade oneself that the second-best is anything but the second-best. -Doris Lessing

 

There is only one real sin, and that is to persuade oneself that the second-best is anything but the second-best.


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This quote is just one of 13 total Doris Lessing quotes in our collection. Doris Lessing is known for saying 'There is only one real sin, and that is to persuade oneself that the second-best is anything but the second-best.' as well as some of the following quotes.

The great secret that all old people share is that you really haven't changed in 70 or 80 years. Your body changes, but you don't change at all.

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In university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law is learning to tolerate fools.

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And then, not expecting it, you become middle-aged and anonymous. No one notices you. You achieve a wonderful freedom. -Doris Lessing
259

Laughter is by definition healthy.

Doris Lessing
250

Think wrongly if you please, but in all cases think for yourself.

Doris Lessing
245
That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you've understood all your life, but in a new way. -Doris Lessing
229

Pearls mean tears.

Doris Lessing
224