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If we all were judged according to the consequences Of all our words and deeds, beyond the intention And beyond our limited understanding Of ourselves and others, we should all be condemned.
T. S. Eliot
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T. S. Eliot
Age: 76 †
Born: 1888
Born: September 26
Died: 1965
Died: January 4
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And indeed there will be time to wonder, 'Do I dare?', and 'Do I dare?
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We see the light but see not whence it comes. O Light Invisible, we glorify Thee!
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