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I dont like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless and it isnt of much value. Life hasnt rev
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"I don't like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless and it isn't of much value. Life hasn't revealed its beauty to them"

- Boris Pasternak

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This quote by Boris Pasternak speaks with the value of experiencing life's challenges in order to truly value its beauty. Pasternak suggests that those who have never fallen or stumbled have a lifeless virtue that is not of much value. He implies that it is just through experiencing the lows of life that one can truly appreciate the highs. He suggests that those who have never ever skilled failure or disappointment have actually not been exposed to the appeal of life. Pasternak's quote encourages us to embrace life's struggles and to utilize them as a chance to grow and value life's appeal. By doing so, we can acquire a much deeper understanding of life and its many wonders.

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Boris Pasternak between February 10, 1890 and May 30, 1960. He/she was a famous Novelist from Russia. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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