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We dont need lists of rights and wrongs, tables of dos and donts: we need books, time, and silence. Thou shalt not is so
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"We don't need lists of rights and wrongs, tables of do's and don'ts: we need books, time, and silence. Thou shalt not is soon forgotten, but Once upon a time lasts forever"

- Philip Pullman

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This quote by Philip Pullman speaks to the power of tales and also the relevance of taking time to show as well as be quiet. He recommends that rather than counting on listings of policies as well as policies, we need to rely on publications, time, and also silence. He suggests that rules as well as guidelines are conveniently forgotten, however tales can stick with us permanently. This is due to the fact that stories can be translated in different means as well as can be used to instruct lessons that can be put on our lives. Pullman's quote motivates us to take time to read, mirror, and also be quiet in order to acquire a much better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. By doing this, we can learn more than any list of policies and regulations can ever before educate us.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Philip Pullman somewhere between October 19, 1946 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from United Kingdom. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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